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MA05 JVV

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,364 mi
Last recorded74,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 JVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,364 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,441 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,441 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 51,294 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 51,294 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,864 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,468 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 39,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,392 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 36,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,193 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2012 27,624 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2011 25,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Apr 2011 25,193 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,939 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,534 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,441 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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MA05 JVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA05 JVV, 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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MA05 JVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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