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BJ54 YYP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (small bit of metal in tread in tyre pulled out ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (small bit of metal in tread in tyre pulled out ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 82,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed IN PLACES DUE TO BAD CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SHOWING IN PLACES DUE TO BAD CRACKING 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE HAS BAD CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,329 miles

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

both rear tyres have bad perishing

Fail 9 May 2018 78,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have bad perishing

Pass 3 May 2017 73,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing 185/60 r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both front lower arms bushes are perishing

both rear tyres have bad cracking

Fail 3 May 2017 73,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and perishing 185/60 r15 88h (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arms bushes are perishing

both rear tyres have bad cracking

Pass 10 May 2016 69,142 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm 185/60r15 84h (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,488 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 46,221 miles

Front disc's lipped.

Front wipers smear.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,464 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 24,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,319 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,640 miles

off side rear light cluster cracked not effecting eny lights

Fail 4 Jan 2008 14,640 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear light cluster cracked not effecting eny lights

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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BJ54 YYP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ54 YYP, 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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BJ54 YYP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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