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MW05 EFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,116 mi
Last recorded79,116 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 77,033 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 72,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,936 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,417 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 59,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,468 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,043 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,964 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 23,886 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,886 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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MW05 EFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MW05 EFJ, 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 MW05 EFJ registered?

MW05 EFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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