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MT55 OWP

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,335 mi
Last recorded124,335 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 OWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,335 miles

N/S/F sidelight in poor condition

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer band bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 119,351 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades in poor condition

N/S/F sidelight in poor condition

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 115,320 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S wiper blade liney

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm. Smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

The N/S/R shock absorber has staining on the outer casing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,112 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Slight rear brake imbalance

The N/S/R shock absorber has staining on the outer casing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,869 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc lipped

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension surface corrosion

Slight O/S/R brake bind

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres slight side wall cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,702 miles

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

rear silencr front mounting broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 88,440 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,028 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,028 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,897 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 58,281 miles

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

both rear tyres tread slightly unevenly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,281 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly unevenly worn

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 OWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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