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MT55 XZC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,996 mi
Last recorded61,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,996 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation behind lens

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 61,996 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has condensation behind lens

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

Rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 53,911 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 53,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,628 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,319 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,165 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & edges worn

Fail 22 Mar 2012 36,160 miles

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

bonnet release cable handle adrift

front brake discs lipped

n/s/f tyre 3mm tread & edges worn

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,885 miles

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,614 miles

o/s front tyre worn to 2.5 mm limit is 1.6 mm

rear indicator bulb is fading

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,931 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 20,920 miles

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

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 XZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

MT55 XZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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