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MW55 EBV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,014 mi
Last recorded48,014 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 48,014 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 46,170 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 45,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 45,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer shoulder minor splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,605 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator bottom seam (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,593 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,379 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail box strap deteriorating

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,185 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 39,185 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 37,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 37,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 36,546 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f steer.rack end slight wear

Pass 20 Nov 2012 32,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,683 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 31,681 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls minor perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,512 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,563 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 27,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Outer Sidewall Worn on Nearside Front Tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Sidewall Worn on Nearside Front Tyre

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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MW55 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MW55 EBV, 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 MW55 EBV registered?

MW55 EBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 EBV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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