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HJ55 WZS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

62,921 mi
Last recorded62,921 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring check if located correctly on top mounting

Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,896 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring check if located correctly on top mounting

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch Biting Point High

Engine Management Light On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 60,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Clutch Biting Point High

Engine Management Light On

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 47,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 42,694 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2013 42,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,744 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in a rusted condition

Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,744 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in a rusted condition

Fail 24 Sep 2011 32,597 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,597 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,748 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front disc is pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,314 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,563 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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HJ55 WZS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 HJ55 WZS, 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 HJ55 WZS registered?

HJ55 WZS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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