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MV55 RFX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 RFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 82,501 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

light cracking on all 4 tyre side walls

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,217 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 72,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear stop light inoperative

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,183 miles

centre rear stop light inoperative

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,307 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,307 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2012 50,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,843 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,867 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,056 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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MV55 RFX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV55 RFX, 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 MV55 RFX registered?

MV55 RFX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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