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MJ05 MLE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,005 mi
Last recorded81,005 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2019 81,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight build up of condensation in rear lamp

coolant level low

oily residue on engine

Fail 20 Jun 2017 72,811 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear slight build up of condensation in rear lamp

coolant level low

oily residue on engine

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 67,965 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,801 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 61,801 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,152 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,774 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 39,387 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 30,043 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MLE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLE, 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 MLE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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