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PL05 MJY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 MJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,211 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,883 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

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

Oil leak ()

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,253 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking/perishing badly on tread

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres cracking/perishing badly on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,723 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,717 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,755 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 82,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 77,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f lamp slight condensation

Pass 27 May 2014 77,603 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f lamp slight condensation

Pass 28 May 2013 65,470 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,470 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 55,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 55,041 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 47,536 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 47,536 miles

Front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,049 miles

Brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,595 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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PL05 MJY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 PL05 MJY, 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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PL05 MJY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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