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RJ05 MTX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 MTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 85,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,366 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 75,821 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2021 75,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,910 miles

Central Exhaust noisy silancer weak (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 69,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,000 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 66,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2017 63,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,946 miles

Both Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 60,945 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 57,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,514 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,200 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,043 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 35,142 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,768 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see front pad wear

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 MTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MTX, 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 MTX registered?

RJ05 MTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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