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MV05 JWN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,023 mi
Last recorded78,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,023 miles

Both outer sills weak

Corrosion to underbody and around suspension

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 72,708 miles

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

Oil leak ( sump corroded) ()

Slight surface corrosion to under body

Fail 16 May 2018 72,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak ( sump corroded) ()

Slight surface corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,058 miles

Front subframe corroded

Oil leak ()

corrosion to under body and around suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,090 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,952 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,952 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2012 54,158 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 53,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2011 44,563 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 36,952 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,059 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 29,059 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 21,480 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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MV05 JWN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MV05 JWN, 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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MV05 JWN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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