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MJ05 UCP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,953 mi
Last recorded128,953 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 128,953 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 115,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 109,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 99,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,927 miles

High level brake light inop

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

High level brake light inop

Rear both rear bump stops missing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,145 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 65,236 miles

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

o/s rear bearing wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,711 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

bumpstop missing

exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2012

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

bumpstop missing

exhaust deteriorated

front discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,847 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,724 miles

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

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

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 UCP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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