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EJ05 JYF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,866 mi
Last recorded113,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 JYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,866 miles

Nearside Rear WEARING UNEVENLY

Fail 16 Jan 2019 113,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear WEARING UNEVENLY

Pass 4 Jan 2018 113,725 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted INSECURE (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SCORED AND CORRODED TO EXCESS (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,260 miles

Front wheel trims missing

Nearside no plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front wheel trims missing

Nearside no plate lamp lens missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 92,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,597 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,597 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 66,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,341 miles

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Fail 7 Dec 2011 60,333 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s rear tyre is perishing.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Rear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 50,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 39,433 miles

All 3 wiper blades worn & split.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 39,433 miles

All 3 wiper blades worn & split.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,937 miles

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 JYF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JYF, 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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EJ05 JYF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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