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BJ55 ZRG

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,635 mi
Last recorded109,635 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZRG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,635 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,912 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 16 Nov 2017 99,912 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front cracked on side walls

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,697 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2015 83,694 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

exhaust back box bracket broken

parking brake just met its requirements

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,719 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 67,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 60,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,440 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 53,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,671 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,791 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,116 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 ZRG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

BJ55 ZRG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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