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CN05 MKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,148 mi
Last recorded39,148 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 39,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 39,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,578 miles

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

Nearside Front accident damage

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 31,293 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 30,172 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 19,963 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 19,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 29,627 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 29,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 29,248 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 29,248 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 28,501 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 16,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 27,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 25,476 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,238 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Fail 21 May 2012 24,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2011 22,792 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 22,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 21,217 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,994 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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CN05 MKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN05 MKJ, 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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CN05 MKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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