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MT55 MXF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,652 mi
Last recorded98,652 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,652 miles

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

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

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

Noise experienced from front suspension when driving vehicle, but unable to identify during test.

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

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Noise experienced from front suspension when driving vehicle, but unable to identify during test.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracked

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 91,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,015 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,201 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Aug 2011 71,523 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,092 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 61,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 49,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,901 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 MXF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXF, 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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MT55 MXF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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