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MV05 JXB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,974 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 75,091 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 75,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot damaged by shield (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s front brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lamp has Condensation on lens but not affecting aim pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,779 miles

both front brake disc's corroded

slight clicking noise from brake pedal when applied firmly no fault found

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,225 miles

both front brake disc,s lipped and scored

exhaust back box outer skin split and corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake disc,s lipped and scored

exhaust back box outer skin split and corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,246 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroded

rear exhaust and exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,276 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,686 miles

advise back box outter skin corroaded

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,211 miles

front discs inner faces corroded

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear silencer outer skin corroded

slight cracking nearside front tyre outer wall

slight cracking nearside rear outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,372 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,836 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,178 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 24,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise front discs worn

advise front wiper blades ripped

advise rear wiper blade ripped

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 JXB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JXB, 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 JXB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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