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MJ05 BXN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,339 mi
Last recorded86,339 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,339 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 83,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,643 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,242 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 65,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 65,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 61,222 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 61,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,146 miles

Both front outer tyre walls are cracked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,109 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,881 miles

Back box peeling and clamp broken

Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,479 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box casing breaking up

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,903 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,986 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,986 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 40,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,978 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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MJ05 BXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MJ05 BXN, 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 MJ05 BXN registered?

MJ05 BXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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