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BJ54 YZE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,827 mi
Last recorded145,827 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,827 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 145,827 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 133,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,643 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,097 miles

Offside Front strut top partially seized

Fail 22 Oct 2016 112,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 96,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 96,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,035 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 91,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 90,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnit bar insecure

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 77,859 miles

bottom support bracket bolt missing

engine noise suspect poly v belt tensioner

osf tyre cracking on side wall

washer bottle loose

Fail 7 Nov 2012 77,859 miles

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

bottom support bracket bolt missing

engine noise suspect poly v belt tensioner

osf tyre cracking on side wall

washer bottle loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,121 miles

emisions too cleen to be recorded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,718 miles

condensation in offside headlamp.

corrosion/wear to brake discs.

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

rear suspension stops missing.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,506 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 39,506 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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