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FV05 MXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,984 mi
Last recorded127,984 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 127,984 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,672 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 101,522 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 71,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 58,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 58,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,006 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 10 Sep 2008 26,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FV05 MXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 MXJ, 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 FV05 MXJ registered?

FV05 MXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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