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MV05 JWY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 105,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 101,923 miles

Offside Rear sill

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,654 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,694 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriated mount broken

Fail 21 Jan 2016 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear exhaust deteriated mount broken

Pass 13 Feb 2015 74,088 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

inner front disc edges corroded

rear exhaust box cover peeling off,corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

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

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

inner front disc edges corroded

rear exhaust box cover peeling off,corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,950 miles

Centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,500 miles

front pads getting low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,911 miles

n/s/f tyre wall perrised

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,873 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 JWY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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