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MW05 RXO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,217 mi
Last recorded104,217 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,217 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 98,338 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,611 miles

Rear exhaust box insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2015 95,640 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,640 miles

Exhaust brackets broken but exhaust still supported.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,216 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

damage to n/s/r sill

Fail 1 Jul 2014 91,216 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

damage to n/s/r sill

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,021 miles

all four wheel rims damaged

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroiding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 58,919 miles

advise both rear wheels mishaped

advise rear bumper damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2011 58,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear wheels mishaped

advise rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2010 45,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 45,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,943 miles

Advise large hole in rear offside bumbper

Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,544 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 RXO 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 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

MW05 RXO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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