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MW05 EFM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,816 mi
Last recorded126,816 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 126,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 124,508 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reg plate light dim needs attention

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 119,967 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2017 115,856 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 May 2017 115,856 miles

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

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2017 115,814 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust tip corrded and sharp edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 109,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,244 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,671 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 57,661 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,478 miles

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 7 Jun 2008 41,117 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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MW05 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MW05 EFM, 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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MW05 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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