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JJZ 7252

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,713 mi
Last recorded106,713 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 7252
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,978 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 76,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,787 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 62,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,395 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,961 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 42,961 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Outer Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F inner brake pad getting low?

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 24,079 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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JJZ 7252 is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JJZ 7252, 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 JJZ 7252 registered?

JJZ 7252 is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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