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MJ05 DXK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,718 mi
Last recorded27,718 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,098 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot seeping

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

rearaxle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,113 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,596 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 23,611 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 23,611 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also nailed (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Jul 2016 22,735 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres cracking on side walls

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 22,034 miles

osf tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitting

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,649 miles

spare tyre has cut in outer sidewall (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 19,863 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,727 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,541 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,688 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 DXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DXK, 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 DXK registered?

MJ05 DXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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