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MW05 XKZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,389 mi
Last recorded45,389 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 45,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust boxes outer skins corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 44,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust boxes outer skin corroded.

Pass 20 May 2024 43,051 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both exhaust boxes corroded on outer skin

Pass 17 May 2023 40,929 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 38,404 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 17 May 2022 38,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 May 2021 35,325 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 6 May 2021 35,325 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 32,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 29,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 23,860 miles

all tyres are over 10 years old and have slight cracking

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 23,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres are over 10 years old and have slight cracking

exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 22,821 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 21,232 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,526 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,416 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,159 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,733 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 7,190 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 XKZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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