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MJ55 HRZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,737 mi
Last recorded96,737 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 HRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,737 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 96,735 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 84,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,090 miles

BONNET VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN,CABLE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,510 miles

Bonnet release mechanism in very poor condition

Engine sump in poor condition & showing signs of corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators beginning to turn white. Advise early replacement (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a chip in outer wall & is wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake pipe situated under the engine is beginning to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 76,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished to the extent that the cords are showing (4.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet release mechanism in very poor condition

Engine sump in poor condition & showing signs of corrosion

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators beginning to turn white. Advise early replacement (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a chip in outer wall & is wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside brake pipe situated under the engine is beginning to corrode

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edges

Rear Brake ferrules corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Jan 2014 74,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,938 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,648 miles

Bonnet release cable faulty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,931 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wipers split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,063 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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MJ55 HRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MJ55 HRZ, 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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MJ55 HRZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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