MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking
General corrosion started on vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
Offside Rear Tyre perished
Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Faces (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
General corrosion started on vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre perished
Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
Offside Rear Tyre perished
Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
condensation in o/s head lamp
rerar coil springs corroded
condensation in o/s head lamp
rerar coil springs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear in front discs and brake pads less than half worn
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ05 MKG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 MKG, 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 MKG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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