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BJ55 FFR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,029 mi
Last recorded109,029 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 109,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,014 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 107,285 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 96,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,437 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 73,437 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 73,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 73,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box corroded/ hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,033 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 73,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 70,720 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 70,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,976 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,666 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,563 miles

both covers missing of rear number plate lights but not showing white light to rear

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,563 miles

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

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

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

both covers missing of rear number plate lights but not showing white light to rear

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,465 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,465 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,317 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,922 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,617 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,360 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 FFR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJ55 FFR, 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 FFR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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