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BJ55 ZRE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,993 mi
Last recorded79,993 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 79,993 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,580 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2017 71,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,604 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 65,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine light on

offside rear bumpstop missing

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,331 miles

Offside rear bumpstop missing.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear bumpstop missing.

Pass 6 May 2014 37,721 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 37,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,874 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,509 miles

rear silencor in very poor condition

Fail 9 May 2012 30,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencor in very poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

no play but n/s/rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 23,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,877 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 ZRE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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