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SE05 MRV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,114 mi
Last recorded106,114 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise rear clear lens damaged but not affecting rear lights

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

Offside Rear advise clear lens damaged but not affecting light to the rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear advise rear clear lens damaged but not affecting rear lights

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

Offside Rear advise clear lens damaged but not affecting light to the rear

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,628 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 103,628 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 101,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 101,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 98,630 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 96,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 84,664 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 83,111 miles

Oil leak

rear no plate slighty deterioated

Fail 26 Jun 2013 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear no plate slighty deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 73,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,033 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,813 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,593 miles

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

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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SE05 MRV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SE05 MRV, 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 SE05 MRV registered?

SE05 MRV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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