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BJ55 ACZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ACZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 77,179 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp lense damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 73,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components upper mount (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 73,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Power steering malfunctioning Minimal assistance turning left, excessive assistance turning right. (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Deterioration and some compliance in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Offside rear lamp unit broken, with parts of red lens missing. However, when viewed from the rear, there is no discolouration of the position lamp within.

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Part of the broken offside rear lamp unit.

Roughness detected in offside front suspension strut top mount/bearing.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake imbalance at 37%, this meets requirements due to the wheels locking at full effort. The braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Deterioration and some compliance in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Offside rear lamp unit broken, with parts of red lens missing. However, when viewed from the rear, there is no discolouration of the position lamp within. (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Part of the broken offside rear lamp unit. (1.5.1c)

Roughness detected in offside front suspension strut top mount/bearing.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 66,200 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake imbalance at 37%, this meets requirements due to the wheels locking at full effort. The braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Deterioration and some compliance in both sides front lower suspension arm bushes.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Offside rear lamp unit broken, with parts of red lens missing. However, when viewed from the rear, there is no discolouration of the position lamp within. (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired Part of the broken offside rear lamp unit. (1.5.1c)

Roughness detected in offside front suspension strut top mount/bearing.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 61,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 54,252 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,400 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,541 miles

slight spliting on both wiper blades ends

Pass 23 Dec 2008 25,950 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,666 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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BJ55 ACZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BJ55 ACZ, 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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BJ55 ACZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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