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J17 EUL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,708 mi
Last recorded58,708 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 EUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 58,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,514 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 45,695 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall perished

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 40,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 36,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 31,390 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 25 May 2012 24,602 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 24,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 19,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,548 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 7 May 2010 17,548 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front wipers split

Pass 16 May 2009 15,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 13,216 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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J17 EUL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J17 EUL, 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 J17 EUL registered?

J17 EUL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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