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MJ05 UGK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,512 mi
Last recorded102,512 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 102,512 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 97,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,482 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,927 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 77,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,526 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak transmission ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,875 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 45,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,849 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 26,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 22,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 12,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,300 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 UGK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UGK, 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 UGK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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