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MT05 UNB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 UNB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,836 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 94,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 80,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release handle insecure but still functions

Fail 16 Aug 2023 80,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet release handle insecure but still functions

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 74,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 74,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,526 miles

Central brake light inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 72,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 72,258 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 67,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,895 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 51,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2013 45,808 miles

Front wipers smear slightly and rear wiper split

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,352 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,543 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,797 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 16,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MT05 UNB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 UNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT05 UNB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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