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MV05 JXN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,730 mi
Last recorded66,730 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,730 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded away and hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn and have slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2020 66,730 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin corroded away and hanging down (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs worn and have slight bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet release catch insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,197 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear markers and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,411 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded to the point of collapse

Front tyres worn to wear markers and bald on inner edges, Just legal

Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Fail 15 Feb 2018 59,411 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded to the point of collapse

Front tyres worn to wear markers and bald on inner edges, Just legal

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,499 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 49,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 49,722 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,916 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,554 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 14 Feb 2012 31,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated but no leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 7,582 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 JXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JXN, 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 JXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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