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MJ05 MDV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 96,332 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 96,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 93,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,296 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 89,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,013 miles

hole in n/s/r light unit

Fail 17 Jun 2016 84,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hole in n/s/r light unit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,383 miles

nearside rear lense damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear lense damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 73,165 miles

n/s/r lens damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 73,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2013 67,479 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r lens cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,479 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine injector blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,741 miles

engine injector blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,881 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,397 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

Pass 13 May 2009 21,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,050 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 MDV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MDV, 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 MDV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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