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MJ54 ORW

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,481 mi
Last recorded63,481 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 ORW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 63,481 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,451 miles

Nearside door mirror glass not present

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 62,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass not present

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 60,806 miles

Nearside door mirror not present

Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,731 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases likely to effect emissions lambda values (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror not present

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,558 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,842 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 54,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 51,893 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 51,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box support strap broken (7.1.1)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 46,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Additional braking device component(s) insecure (3.6.I.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,879 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,187 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 38,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 38,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 18,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,264 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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MJ54 ORW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ54 ORW, 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 MJ54 ORW registered?

MJ54 ORW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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