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ML05 JSX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,598 mi
Last recorded118,598 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 118,598 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 113,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

park brake travel high

Pass 4 Jan 2019 107,492 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,486 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear tyre crack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre crack

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre crack

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre crack

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,714 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine sump damp with oil (corroded)

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine sump damp with oil (corroded)

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,316 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 14 Feb 2015 83,232 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 76,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,834 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 31,434 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,684 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 JSX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ML05 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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