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CE05 MJV

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MJV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,674 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,887 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 39,519 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 39,519 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,978 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 33,978 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 29,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 25,529 miles

Offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 4 Jan 2017 25,529 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,895 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,969 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 13 Feb 2013 14,339 miles

Back box outerskin corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 9,600 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 9,529 miles

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

n/s/f wiper end split

Pass 16 Feb 2010 8,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 7,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,681 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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CE05 MJV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE05 MJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 MJV registered?

CE05 MJV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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