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MJ05 DWC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,303 miles

rear box heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 66,303 miles

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

rear box heavily corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,781 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

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

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

exhaust rear box badly corroded but still secure and not blowing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 61,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing thin

exhaust rear box badly corroded but still secure and not blowing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,190 miles

rear box out shell corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre has cracking on the walls

rear box out shell corroded

wiper bl;ades split

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,427 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front tyres starting to crack on walls and edge of tread

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,427 miles

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

front tyres starting to crack on walls and edge of tread

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear box starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,994 miles

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

rear box outer cover corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,994 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear box outer cover corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 33,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 21,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 21,168 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,903 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 15,903 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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 DWC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DWC, 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 DWC registered?

MJ05 DWC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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