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RV05 MXK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,153 mi
Last recorded98,153 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 MXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 98,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 95,688 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 95,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 92,098 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 89,944 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 86,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 84,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 84,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 79,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 74,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,785 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 65,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,215 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2014 54,704 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,056 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,056 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 45,416 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 39,994 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 31,218 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,204 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,929 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,315 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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RV05 MXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RV05 MXK, 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 RV05 MXK registered?

RV05 MXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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