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CX55 YJE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,094 mi
Last recorded140,094 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 140,094 miles

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 140,094 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 129,353 miles

Centre brake light in/op

Fail 21 Oct 2015 129,352 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre brake light in/op

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,320 miles

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

exhaust heat shields all loose

Pass 30 Oct 2012 99,956 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 99,956 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc s front pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2011 90,929 miles

front break disc break surface reduced

Fail 24 Oct 2011 90,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front break disc break surface reduced

front break flex rubbing on anti roll, link

heat shield lose, rear above exhaust

plastic front under cover lose

Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,289 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,289 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,948 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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CX55 YJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CX55 YJE, 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 CX55 YJE registered?

CX55 YJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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