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MW05 FKJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,368 mi
Last recorded66,368 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,368 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,383 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 59,224 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

note/eml light activated

Pass 23 Dec 2013 50,914 miles

corrosion to exhaust tail box

engine fault light on

Fail 23 Dec 2013 50,914 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust tail box

engine fault light on

Pass 21 Dec 2012 40,964 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,678 miles

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

management light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 34,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

management light on

Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,436 miles

front brake discs corroding

handbrake travel

rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2011 23,436 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding

handbrake travel

rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 13,458 miles

front wipers split not smearing screen

Fail 7 Jul 2009 13,458 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers split not smearing screen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,535 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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MW05 FKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW05 FKJ, 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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MW05 FKJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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