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BJ54 YZC

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,207 mi
Last recorded87,207 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 87,207 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,119 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer cover rusted and brocken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 84,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Full system poorly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Knocking over bump? (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 84,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Knocking over bump? (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 81,118 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 81,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear indicator lens missing

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust strap broken but still supported

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,738 miles

rear exhaust band broken but still supported

rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,783 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on edges

Front Tyres cracked on walls

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 outer light cover missing

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 79,783 miles

Front Brake discs corroded on edges

Front Tyres cracked on walls

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear outer light cover missing

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 77,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres just below 3mm of tread

fron t brake disc inner face starting to rust

handbrake operation notchy

rear brake imbalance getting high

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 5 May 2015 77,819 miles

both front tyres just below 3mm of tread

fron t brake disc inner face starting to rust

handbrake operation notchy

rear brake imbalance getting high

rear silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2014 66,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 44,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,221 miles

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,968 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 37,968 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 33,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,935 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,179 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,186 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 18,687 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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BJ54 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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