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RF55 MXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,414 mi
Last recorded90,414 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 MXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 90,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,910 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,601 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,601 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 84,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low

Fail 5 Apr 2016 84,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant low

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,927 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 79,927 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,058 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,549 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,696 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,059 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 16,059 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RF55 MXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RF55 MXW, 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 RF55 MXW registered?

RF55 MXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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