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MT55 TBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,793 mi
Last recorded60,793 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 TBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,793 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 60,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,003 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 34,617 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 34,209 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket support broken but exhaust is still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 31,997 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 30,460 miles

Nearside Front damage outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perished

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 30,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front damage outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perished

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,886 miles

dent in n/s sill

Fail 17 Nov 2015 27,886 miles

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

dent in n/s sill

Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,889 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 25,889 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,580 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 23,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 17,444 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 17,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 17,715 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 7,893 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 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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