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L12 JFL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,133 mi
Last recorded94,133 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 JFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 94,133 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,001 miles

Coil spring worn all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 75,001 miles

Coil spring worn all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 52,677 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 48,048 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,913 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,444 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 42,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,182 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,021 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,021 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 38,941 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,626 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,535 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 22,482 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 17,648 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 12,604 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 7,507 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L12 JFL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L12 JFL, 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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L12 JFL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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