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MW05 XKS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,473 mi
Last recorded70,473 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 XKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 70,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 67,046 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,117 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,340 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 56,340 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,826 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 43,920 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,948 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,352 miles

both rear tyres excessivly cracking on side walls

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

both rear tyres excessivly cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,467 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,702 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 XKS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

MW05 XKS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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