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ML05 JFY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,782 mi
Last recorded97,782 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 JFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

lower engine stabiliser worn

middle exhaust is corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 94,891 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

middle exhaust is corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,804 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Bottom Ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 71,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,435 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,176 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,131 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 33,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,533 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,185 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,741 miles

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 JFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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