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MT55 XTF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,105 mi
Last recorded145,105 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 145,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox as slight oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

gearbox as slight oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,555 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 90,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 47,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 42,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust corroded

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,258 miles

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,337 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,964 miles

All tyres Have Age related Cracks

Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,964 miles

All tyres Have Age related Cracks

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,369 miles

advise all tyres showing signs of age ( DOT 2005)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,936 miles

nsf tyre wall scuffed

osf tyre nail in tread

Fail 10 Oct 2012 16,936 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre wall scuffed

osf tyre nail in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2011 13,977 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 10,094 miles

n/s/f seatbelt fluffing. brake pedal linkage noisy

Pass 23 Oct 2009 5,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 4,504 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 XTF 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 77.3%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

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

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