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MT55 UMY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 UMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 54,160 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 54,160 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 52,883 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 52,869 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 51,758 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 51,758 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,952 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,448 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear shocker casing coroded

Offside Rear shocker casing coroded

various underbody corosion

Fail 11 Aug 2022 50,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear shocker casing coroded

Offside Rear shocker casing coroded

various underbody corosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 49,738 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 49,733 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 48,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 47,219 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,164 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,400 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 43,400 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,017 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 39,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,914 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Oct 2012 37,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,361 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 18,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,005 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,370 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 UMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

MT55 UMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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