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MW55 JVT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 92,494 miles

EML ON

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,029 miles

Front wiper blades wear indicators displayed.

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Back box strap split.

Front wiper blades wear indicators displayed.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,655 miles

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,533 miles

clutch cylinder pipe corroding

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 69,533 miles

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

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

clutch cylinder pipe corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,856 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 41,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,879 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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MW55 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JVT, 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 MW55 JVT registered?

MW55 JVT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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