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MT05 XPW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,816 mi
Last recorded54,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear section poor and rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,139 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 42,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,991 miles

rear box rust

Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,991 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear box rust

Pass 29 May 2013 39,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some sidewall damage on n/s front tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 31,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 22 May 2012 31,623 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 17,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 14,759 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,778 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 XPW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPW, 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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What year was MT05 XPW registered?

MT05 XPW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MT05 XPW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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