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MT05 XPG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 XPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,814 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 81,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,002 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 63,534 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 52,882 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,309 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 45,309 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,248 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 nearside & offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish (not urgent)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,810 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,810 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 XPG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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