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EA55 HJK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,200 miles

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

advise both rear tyre valves perishing

advise rear exhaust blowing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 91,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise both rear tyre valves perishing

advise rear exhaust blowing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,253 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre perishing & splitting

advise no plates in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2017 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise near side rear tyre perishing & splitting

advise no plates in poor condition

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 73,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,984 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,815 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,815 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,122 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,122 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 37,433 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 37,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 34,234 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,422 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 30,422 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,205 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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EA55 HJK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EA55 HJK, 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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EA55 HJK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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