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MJ55 UBG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 UBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 134,153 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 134,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,344 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 119,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 107,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2015 107,152 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 96,366 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 96,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,277 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,400 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 54,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 41,238 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2010 41,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 25,533 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 25,533 miles

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

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

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 UBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 UBG, 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 UBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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