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MW05 EXB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 92,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 92,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 86,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2025 86,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 79,867 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside front drop gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2023 74,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside sill corroded

Pass 13 May 2022 70,375 miles

offside front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

offside sill corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 66,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 63,311 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 60,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front coil spring rubs on bodywork

Pass 30 May 2018 57,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 53,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 48,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 May 2015 43,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 38,499 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 34,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a crack in nearside.

Pass 17 May 2012 30,548 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,375 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,727 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 21,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EXB, 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 MW05 EXB registered?

MW05 EXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 EXB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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