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MV05 PUE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,296 mi
Last recorded83,296 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 PUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 83,296 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 83,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,499 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,496 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,224 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,077 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror loose

Fail 17 Jul 2010 45,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2009 34,381 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 34,376 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,038 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 PUE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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