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CJ55 JNK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,602 mi
Last recorded60,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ55 JNK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,810 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 54,810 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2021 51,903 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 51,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 50,741 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 50,741 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,001 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 47,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

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

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

rear exhaust back box corrodid

Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,944 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wall perished

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

Offside Front door cant be opened fully

Offside Front steering rack arm slight play

rear exhaust back box corrodid

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,690 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 37,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,352 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 15,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,109 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,109 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,907 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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CJ55 JNK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CJ55 JNK, 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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CJ55 JNK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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