MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear exhaust slightly corroded
rear tyres slightly perished
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
flicker of imbalance on rear brakes
front tyres tread getting low and slightly perished
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
flicker of imbalance on rear brakes
front tyres tread getting low and slightly perished
rear exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front bottom arm bushes worn
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front bottom arm bushes worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear wiper spilt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear wiper spilt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ54 YZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BJ54 YZA, 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 YZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2005.
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