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MV05 PPX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,434 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2022 114,433 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re-fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2021 109,384 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 109,265 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working WING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,363 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 103,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,852 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reversing light inoperative

Pass 8 May 2018 88,246 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 88,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 80,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 70,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 70,951 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,295 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 57,749 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,403 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,822 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,707 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

cut in nearside front tyre wall but not showing cords

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,101 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

cut in nearside front tyre wall but not showing cords

nearside rear fog lamp in-op

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 27,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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