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CA05 MJY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,821 mi
Last recorded57,821 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,821 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ubcc

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 51,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 44,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,618 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,075 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2018 29,117 miles

Rear Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,439 miles

Engine management light on

Rear exhaust outer sheild corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 24,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs wire incorrectly routed (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear exhaust outer sheild corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,630 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

ems on

Fail 3 Aug 2016 22,629 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 21,831 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 21,831 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 20,339 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,760 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 12,738 miles

SIDEWALL PERISHED ON ALL TYRES

UNABLE TO OPEN N/S/R DOOR FROM OUTSIDE

Pass 7 Jul 2010 11,109 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE PUNCTURED / ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WALL PERISHING

Pass 26 Jun 2009 9,764 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 9,764 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,334 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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CA05 MJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA05 MJY, 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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CA05 MJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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