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ML05 JEU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,774 mi
Last recorded77,774 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 77,774 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 71,541 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 64,839 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 64,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 58,457 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 May 2017 58,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,937 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,557 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,557 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,334 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 32,495 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,224 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 28,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,528 miles

both front wiper blades split but clear screen adequatly

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 15,580 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 JEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 ML05 JEU, 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 JEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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