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RJ05 MPY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 MPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 135,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer corroded slight peeling

Pass 16 May 2024 81,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 40,881 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 40,881 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 34,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 33,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 33,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 30,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX VERY POOR CONDITION (OUTER SKIN MISSING) NEW REQUIRED VERY SOON (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 26,825 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers fowling each other while operating (offside now bent) NEW BLADES REQUIRED (8.2.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX VERY POOR CONDITION (OUTER SKIN MISSING) NEW REQUIRED VERY SOON (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM BUSH PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 25,019 miles

exhaust front box outer skin badly corroded away

Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,679 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

off side front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,156 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,194 miles

Centre exhaust box in poor condition.

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 18,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,199 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,165 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,044 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,982 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 9,982 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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RJ05 MPY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RJ05 MPY, 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 RJ05 MPY registered?

RJ05 MPY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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