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MV55 RLZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

81,588 mi
Last recorded81,588 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,588 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,588 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,141 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,141 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,914 miles

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

Rear axel bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2019 78,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axel bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements will not switch off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracks outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount bearing (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect too high will not adjust (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracks outer edge

n/s/f door latch loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,839 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,184 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,910 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,100 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 57,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,519 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,519 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 37,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 31,747 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,560 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 RLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RLZ, 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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MV55 RLZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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