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MJ55 HWP

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,745 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 76,695 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,496 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 69,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,730 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges 205/50/17

brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 12 Nov 2011 53,730 miles

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges 205/50/17

brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 28,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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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MJ55 HWP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ55 HWP, 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 MJ55 HWP registered?

MJ55 HWP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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