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MJ55 HYB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,140 mi
Last recorded150,140 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,140 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 150,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,533 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 133,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 128,806 miles

wet test !!!

Fail 1 Dec 2018 128,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wet test !!!

Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,408 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 120,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,760 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,789 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 112,263 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,263 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 95,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,721 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 78,721 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 34,908 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,600 miles

2x front wipers slight deteration

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 HYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HYB, 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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MJ55 HYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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