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MJ05 LJU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 81,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 80,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp has some condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 78,215 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Pass 20 May 2022 76,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 76,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 5 Jun 2021 75,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,391 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 72,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 72,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 68,805 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,769 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,963 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 62,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,405 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 60,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front tyres are starting to wear on the inside edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,504 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake discs

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s rear brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight noise on o/s front bearing

Fail 3 May 2011 56,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s rear brakr binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,759 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 54,754 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,948 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 LJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJU, 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 LJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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