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EJ05 JYE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 91,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,151 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,062 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

High level brake light not working

Rear tyres getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

High level brake light not working

Rear tyres getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 55,401 miles

ansf strut top mount seems to be fitted the wrong way round but is secure

handbrake reading only just passed required limits

Pass 8 May 2009 46,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2009 46,281 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,878 miles

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

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

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

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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EJ05 JYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ05 JYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 JYE registered?

EJ05 JYE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ05 JYE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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