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MT55 TCV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,573 mi
Last recorded108,573 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 108,573 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 108,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 97,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,285 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 72,285 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,943 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,169 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 TCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 MT55 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

MT55 TCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MT55 TCV safe to buy?

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