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Y23 MJB

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

62,503 mi
Last recorded62,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 MJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 62,503 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,595 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 40,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,689 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUT SKIN CORRODED & PEELING OFF

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COMPOUND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 28,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUT SKIN CORRODED & PEELING OFF

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing COMPOUND CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 26,594 miles

Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN PEELING

Pass 12 Aug 2019 26,593 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,255 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 26,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,236 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread damaged (cut)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 24,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 23,333 miles

offside rear tyre tread cut

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,208 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,768 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,768 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear blade torn

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Fail 9 Jun 2011 18,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear blade torn

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,762 miles

rear blade torn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,335 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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Y23 MJB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc 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 Y23 MJB, 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 Y23 MJB registered?

Y23 MJB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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