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MW05 UKU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,475 mi
Last recorded98,475 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 UKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 98,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 98,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 93,927 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 93,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185 60 15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tracking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 80,060 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge-tracking

Fail 8 May 2015 80,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge-tracking

Pass 17 May 2014 68,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 53,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge-tracking

Fail 25 May 2013 53,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge-tracking

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr tyre weathered

Fail 27 Jun 2012 40,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

osr tyre weathered

Pass 2 Jul 2011 30,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,122 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,933 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,846 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 14,912 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 UKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 UKU, 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 UKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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