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MJ05 DWN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,041 mi
Last recorded81,041 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,041 miles

EML On

Large crack in screen, but does not effect the drivers view

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2018 80,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front seal and centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

EML On

Large crack in screen, but does not effect the drivers view

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,002 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,996 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,498 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 71,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 69,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres have slight damage to the sidewalls

rear exhaust section is deterioated

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,889 miles

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2011 47,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,341 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 40,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,802 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 22,314 miles

Both front tyres edges inworn condition

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 DWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 MJ05 DWN, 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 DWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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