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MJ05 FZM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,369 mi
Last recorded116,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 FZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 116,369 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Jul 2019 116,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,650 miles

engine bay oil leak

front side lights odd

Fail 7 Jul 2018 107,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay oil leak

front side lights odd

Pass 8 Jul 2017 98,560 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,826 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,826 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 84,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 70,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,809 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 39,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 39,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,888 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,474 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 FZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

MJ05 FZM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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