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MJ05 MLU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,333 mi
Last recorded72,333 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,713 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,570 miles

Coolant leak radiator has coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2024 69,550 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator has coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 68,504 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 68,503 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfiring, not checked to avoid damaging equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 67,172 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,605 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 62,604 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,025 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,687 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 50,904 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2016 50,903 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 44,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,209 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,820 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 32,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,756 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,262 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 23,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 20,399 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,412 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 MLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

MJ05 MLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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