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MJ05 FZP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,590 mi
Last recorded49,590 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,590 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Nov 2019 49,587 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,398 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Fail 23 Nov 2018 48,398 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box deteriorated

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,660 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 44,549 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 44,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,784 miles

engine management light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn on inner face

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Nov 2015 42,784 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box deteriorated

front brake discs worn on inner face

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 39,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,892 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 35,645 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,219 miles

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 18 Nov 2011 27,939 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 25,771 miles

N/S & O/S/F Wipers Split

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 25,771 miles

N/S & O/S/F Wipers Split

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,112 miles

ns mirror glass slightly cracked

osr tyre starting to craze on side wall

Fail 14 Nov 2009 23,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns mirror glass slightly cracked

osr tyre starting to craze on side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,299 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 20,299 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FZP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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