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J12 HFC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,764 mi
Last recorded88,764 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 88,764 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective milky/deteriorated and fogged up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective milky/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and has cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 85,018 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 85,018 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 80,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside worn on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 75,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside, Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 70,758 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT, PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 69,946 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn near and offside joint separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,678 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 64,678 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 53,874 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 42,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,273 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 31,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Dec 2012 31,708 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,935 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 26,935 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,444 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 7,883 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J12 HFC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J12 HFC, 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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J12 HFC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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