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MW05 EXG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 36,054 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 36,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 34,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 31,907 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 19,914 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 9 Sep 2016 19,914 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 23 Jun 2015 17,546 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

o/s front & both rear tyres cracking to tread areas

Pass 12 Jun 2014 15,190 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jun 2014 15,190 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,899 miles

exhaust back box starting to rust.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 10,737 miles

exhaust back box starting to rust

Pass 1 Jul 2011 8,782 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 8,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 6,963 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 5,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,307 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 EXG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

MW05 EXG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is MW05 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW05 EXG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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