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MT05 XEP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,891 mi
Last recorded42,891 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XEP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 42,891 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 41,687 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 41,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,601 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 39,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 38,140 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,569 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 36,567 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 34,352 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 32,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 30,065 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 27 May 2015 27,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 27,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 24,904 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 24,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side walls on both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,596 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked on outer walls

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,599 miles

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

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

front tyre walls cracking/worn

rear tyre walls cracking / worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

front tyre walls cracking/worn

rear tyre walls cracking / worn

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,146 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyre walls cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2010 16,146 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyre walls cracking

oil level too high

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,051 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 9,626 miles

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 XEP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XEP, 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 XEP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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