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MT55 MXB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,523 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Feb 2020 67,519 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,781 miles

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2018 55,316 miles

engine light on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jan 2017 49,547 miles

Offside Front tear on sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 38,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,587 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 28,099 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,985 miles

Bump stops missing

tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 17,874 miles

n/s & o/s front tyre outer walls scuffed & perrishing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,005 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 8,255 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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MT55 MXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MT55 MXB, 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 MT55 MXB registered?

MT55 MXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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