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BJ55 AFA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,013 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,013 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,840 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 80,840 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 76,867 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 72,069 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 67,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,651 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,007 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,128 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,627 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,130 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,487 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 33,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,954 miles

management light on.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,645 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 AFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AFA, 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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What year was BJ55 AFA registered?

BJ55 AFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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