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MV05 JVY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JVY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+ n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 104,919 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+ n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 102,535 miles

Front bumper damaged

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning deteriorating (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear bump stops missing

Pass 11 May 2018 100,120 miles

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorating

Rear bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2018 100,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement fouling suspension bar (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front head lamp lens slightly deteriorating

Rear bump stop missing

Pass 3 May 2017 97,125 miles

Offside Front lower ball joint boot deteriorating

rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 May 2016 94,978 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 94,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front discs corroding

Offside Front tyre wearing

Pass 13 May 2015 91,411 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 87,450 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 87,448 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,535 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 4 May 2012 79,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Pass 10 May 2011 71,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise o/s/f main beam to high

Fail 1 Nov 2010 65,848 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 43,594 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,446 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 22,771 miles

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

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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MV05 JVY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MV05 JVY, 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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What year was MV05 JVY registered?

MV05 JVY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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