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MV05 LUE

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,019 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust centre section peeling

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 76,063 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate slight exhaust leak (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 76,063 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate slight exhaust leak (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 67,542 miles

outer sills starting to corrod

slight noise from offside front possible strut top mount

Pass 13 Feb 2020 52,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 52,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,366 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 46,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,777 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,417 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 23,966 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,817 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,151 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,057 miles

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,801 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,432 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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MV05 LUE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MV05 LUE, 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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MV05 LUE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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