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MW05 FKX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,493 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 59,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,560 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge with slight age cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,004 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 47,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished 175/65/14

Pass 14 May 2012 44,452 miles

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 40,043 miles

15mm Cut in O/S/R tyre not showing cords.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

Rear wiper blade damaged.

Fail 27 May 2011 40,043 miles

15mm Cut in O/S/R tyre not showing cords.

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade damaged.

Pass 28 May 2010 30,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 30,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,225 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 22,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,600 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 FKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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