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SM05 MFP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,500 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 88,457 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,819 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,733 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 69,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 62,628 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres have minor cracking inner and outter wall

nearside rear shock reduced damping effect

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside front brake minor grab

Pass 7 May 2014 59,809 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,852 miles

Nearside and offside rear bump stop missing

Nearside front brakes bidding slightly

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 May 2012 52,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,263 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,263 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 41,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,757 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 32,757 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,008 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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SM05 MFP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM05 MFP, 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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SM05 MFP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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