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ML05 JCU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,977 mi
Last recorded58,977 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 58,977 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 58,977 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 54,810 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 54,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,437 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 47,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 41,531 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,149 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,126 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,375 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,351 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,454 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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ML05 JCU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML05 JCU, 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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ML05 JCU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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