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MJ05 MDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 95,678 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 95,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 86,747 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,564 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,564 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,796 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 27,687 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,687 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 MDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

MJ05 MDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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