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MV05 PNU

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,251 mi
Last recorded82,251 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 82,251 miles

back box outer casing corroded

engine management light is on

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2016 82,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box outer casing corroded

engine management light is on

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,796 miles

exhaust carroded

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,367 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,218 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,864 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 47,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,598 miles

o/s/ front heat lamp has water

Pass 22 Sep 2009 34,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 28,503 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2008 28,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,512 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 PNU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PNU, 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 MV05 PNU registered?

MV05 PNU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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