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L30 JJR

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 JJR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 106,321 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 102,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 98,625 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 94,614 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,614 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 84,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 69,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,095 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 44,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,483 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 13,962 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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L30 JJR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L30 JJR, 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 L30 JJR registered?

L30 JJR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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