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MJ05 MLV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,696 mi
Last recorded60,696 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 MLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 60,696 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded / bracket broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,856 miles

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Wiper split

Fail 12 Sep 2022 53,856 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Rear Wiper split

Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,455 miles

rear exhaust skin rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2021 51,455 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust skin rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,405 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Brake binding

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 44,593 miles

exhaust rusty middle and rear

n/s/f wheel binding

slight rust on sills

Pass 5 Apr 2018 43,190 miles

middle and rear exhaust box rusty

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,006 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,885 miles

exhaust system rusting and slight blow centre section

n/s/f brake binding when wheel spun by hand

Pass 9 May 2014 28,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,720 miles

near side front wiper blade begining to perish

Pass 11 May 2012 19,280 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)

both front wiper wear indicators illuminated

both side repeaters are going white

exhaust middle and back section are corroded

front discs are lipped with corrosion

Fail 9 May 2011 15,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h'brake is long

n/s/f check strap noisey

Pass 9 May 2011 15,446 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h'brake is long

n/s/f check strap noisey

Pass 11 May 2010 10,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper wear indicators showing

n/s/f brakes sticking slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 9,060 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 7,454 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 MLV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MLV, 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 MLV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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