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MW05 EFY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,157 mi
Last recorded130,157 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 130,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 124,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 124,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 118,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 109,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 101,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 57,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,583 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,583 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 51,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 50,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 EFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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