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MJ05 YRX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,995 mi
Last recorded45,995 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 YRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,995 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 44,140 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,289 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

rev lamp not working

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 41,074 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

rev lamp not working

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 39,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 37,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wiper end rubber missing but clears screen

Pass 30 May 2015 35,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 32,489 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,522 miles

surface craks in offside and nearside front outter tyre tread

surface craks in offside and nearside rear outter tyre tread

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,052 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 27,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 24,092 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 24,092 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,904 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 15,904 miles

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

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

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 YRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YRX, 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 YRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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