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MJ55 POV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,965 mi
Last recorded69,965 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 POV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,965 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,066 miles

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,036 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,080 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly damaged

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

Offside sill slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,160 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings worn slightly

Fail 9 Oct 2012 56,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel bearings worn slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2011 49,015 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,306 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,297 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,024 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 26,286 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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MJ55 POV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJ55 POV, 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 POV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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