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BJ54 YZV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,576 mi
Last recorded75,576 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 YZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,576 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,414 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damaged and slight bulge in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

coolant leaking radiator area

engine oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,047 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced has no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken and silencer badly corroded (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall damaged and slight bulge in inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

coolant leaking radiator area

engine oil leaks

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,044 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Play in inner steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

o/s rear quarter light glass broken

rear silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,940 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s headlight output reduced due to lens fault

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,563 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 40,563 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlight lenses scratched / damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,930 miles

bonnet release lever inside car adrift/loose

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,999 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 29,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

front and rear bumpers loose at lower fixings

n/s front tyre wall damaged

o/s front tyre wall cracking and nail in tread

o/s rear tyre wall cracking and low on tread

o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

strongly advise all four tyres are replaced

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyre walls have cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,668 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 20,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,456 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 13,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YZV, 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 YZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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