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MW55 JVN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,670 mi
Last recorded82,670 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,670 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 82,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,328 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 58,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 51,382 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 51,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 44,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,826 miles

exhaust manifold and cat rear heat shields broken. causing a rattle and noisey.

Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,664 miles

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

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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MW55 JVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MW55 JVN, 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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MW55 JVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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