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FH05 JDJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,544 mi
Last recorded82,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 JDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,544 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 76,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 68,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 68,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,617 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,124 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,122 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine is noisy

wiper blades are split

Pass 26 Jun 2012 46,249 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 46,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,122 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,355 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,862 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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FH05 JDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FH05 JDJ, 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 FH05 JDJ registered?

FH05 JDJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is FH05 JDJ safe to buy?

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