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MJ05 UDB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,221 mi
Last recorded59,221 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 59,221 miles

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

Osf shocker corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,385 miles

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

Osf shocker corroded.

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,197 miles

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

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

Osf shock absorber corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 56,135 miles

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

Osf shock absorber corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2023 56,135 miles

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

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

Osf shock absorber corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,307 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 53,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has slightly uneven tread pattern

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,406 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 50,404 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,097 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front electric window not working

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front electric window not working

Nearside Rear brake starting to stick

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,248 miles

engine noise

exhaust corroded

nearside front electric window not working

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

nearside front electric window inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2014 39,209 miles

exhaust corroded

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

nearside front electric window inoperative

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,171 miles

center stop lamp inoperative

exhaust corroded

nearside front elecric window inoperative

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front tyres cracking

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,968 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,134 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,156 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 UDB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

MJ05 UDB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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