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MD05 JXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 JXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 117,694 miles

Nearside Front mirror has been temporarily repaired

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 117,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror has been temporarily repaired

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 108,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 101,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 82,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 82,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle broken.

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on outrer edge

wheel trims fitted, making it difficult to see condition of front brakes

wiper blades rubbers split

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 18 Sep 2014 73,523 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle broken.

nearside front tyre on 2mm and bald on outrer edge

wheel trims fitted, making it difficult to see condition of front brakes

wiper blades rubbers split

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,748 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,066 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside bottom corner of windscreen outside swept area and not visible from drivers seat

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,634 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,231 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 26,740 miles

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

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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MD05 JXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD05 JXZ, 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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MD05 JXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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