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MJ05 UCY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

WATER LEAK

Fail 1 Mar 2023 91,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

WATER LEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 76,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,429 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 73,815 miles

Front discs corroding

Front head light covers deteriorating

Offside Front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Offside Front wheel arch cover loose

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,267 miles

Front discs inner surface corroding

Front wish bone bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front head light condensed up

Offside Rear light cluster condensed up

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high

wipers poor

Fail 21 Feb 2019 64,267 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front discs inner surface corroding

Front wish bone bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front head light condensed up

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear light cluster condensed up

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake high

wipers poor

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,363 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 55,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 49,612 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 49,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front inner cv joint noisy

Pass 13 May 2016 45,986 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 45,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 40,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 35,206 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 35,206 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear silencer outer skin corroded bracket broken

Pass 15 May 2013 29,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2012 24,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2011 19,107 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2011 19,107 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 16,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 1,537 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,863 miles

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

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

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 UCY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UCY, 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 UCY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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