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MH05 CFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,210 mi
Last recorded65,210 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 CFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 65,210 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing out of shape

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

Pass 2 May 2025 62,049 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2024 59,472 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,494 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 51,382 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,927 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,927 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,086 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,086 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,429 miles

Corrosion to all flexy pipe ends

Corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 14 Apr 2016 48,134 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 46,327 miles

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Parking brake operation slightly notchy

Plastic wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,526 miles

Parking brake notchy operation

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear indicators fading

Some uneven service wear to front brake discs and pads

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2014 44,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake notchy operation

Rear exhaust corroding

Rear indicators fading

Some uneven service wear to front brake discs and pads

Some uneven wear and carcass deterioration to both front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,808 miles

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,453 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,327 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,756 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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MH05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MH05 CFJ, 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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MH05 CFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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