MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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(2.4A.1b)The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing
(2.4A.1b)The offside rear suspension bump stop is missing
(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded at the extreme end(s)
(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded at the extreme end(s)
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present
(6.0)The nearside rear mud flap is insecure
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated
(7.4B.1)The engine has a compression leak
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
(2.4A.1b)The nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing
(2.4A.1b)The offside rear suspension bump stop is missing
(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring is corroded at the extreme end(s)
(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroded at the extreme end(s)
(2.4G.2)The offside front lower suspension ball joint has slight free play/wear present
(6.0)The nearside rear mud flap is insecure
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer is excessively deteriorated
(7.4B.1)The engine has a compression leak
(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil level just above minimum
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil level just above minimum
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer casing on backbox corroding through (not blowing)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
outer casing on backbox corroding through (not blowing)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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MJ05 DBY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 MJ05 DBY, 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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MJ05 DBY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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