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MT55 UMF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,541 mi
Last recorded110,541 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 110,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,458 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers wiew

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (2.4.G.2)

O/S/Rear brakes binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 80,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers wiew

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (2.4.G.2)

O/S/Rear brakes binding

Offside Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,457 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 67,801 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 65,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,053 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 62,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,026 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 38,965 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 UMF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UMF, 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 UMF registered?

MT55 UMF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is MT55 UMF safe to buy?

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