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BJ55 FYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,194 mi
Last recorded85,194 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 85,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded outer skins corroded on silencers

Fail 13 Oct 2018 84,961 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded outer skins corroded on silencers

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,989 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,666 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,916 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,877 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,528 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,528 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,245 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 31,145 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 31,145 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2010 18,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,237 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall has damage.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,573 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 12,573 miles

Offside 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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BJ55 FYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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