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HJ55 ORX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,125 mi
Last recorded141,125 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ORX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 141,125 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 136,812 miles

engine oil leak

low oil pressure message flashing

Fail 13 Oct 2020 136,729 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))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

low oil pressure message flashing

Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,038 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 129,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 129,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,167 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,747 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear seat locking mech sticky.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,489 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside front headlamp lens fading.

Offside rear tyre on limit in places.

Rear silencer rattling.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,373 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 94,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,115 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 57,504 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 42,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,961 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HJ55 ORX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HJ55 ORX, 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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HJ55 ORX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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