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MJ05 DXB

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,640 mi
Last recorded99,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,182 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 96,182 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,204 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 88,146 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,859 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 66,500 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 66,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 49,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 45,361 miles

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

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

Nearside number plate light lense loose.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,371 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 42,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,902 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 36,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 DXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 DXB registered?

MJ05 DXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 DXB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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