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MJ05 SYO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 SYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 107,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 107,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens clouded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet cable pull detached

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 100,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,863 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,260 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 95,260 miles

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 92,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2016 89,853 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 85,476 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 85,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 84,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside registration plate lamp lens adrift

offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Fail 12 Jul 2014 84,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside registration plate lamp lens adrift

offside registration plate lamp lens is missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,734 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 82,730 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 75,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,721 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,491 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 SYO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

MJ05 SYO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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