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BJ55 AFF

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,404 mi
Last recorded81,404 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 81,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 79,278 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,898 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,959 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 69,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,617 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 56,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished badly

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2012 49,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,171 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,004 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 30,560 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,757 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 AFF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AFF, 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 AFF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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