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MJ05 MKG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MKG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 101,115 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2022 101,115 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 93,200 miles

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))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 93,200 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 89,678 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2019 89,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 87,469 miles

General corrosion started on vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2017 87,469 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,582 miles

Childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of a seatbelt

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,530 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,530 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,465 miles

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

condensation in o/s head lamp

rerar coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,465 miles

condensation in o/s head lamp

rerar coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,165 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 71,104 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 65,001 miles

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)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 64,739 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 57,613 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,736 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 52,736 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,174 miles

slight wear in front discs and brake pads less than half worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,431 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 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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