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MJ55 JZT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,409 mi
Last recorded94,409 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 JZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,409 miles

child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of seatbelts

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,409 miles

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

child seats fitted in rear preventing full inspection of seatbelts

rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2016 94,341 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sidelights effected by hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 94,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Backbox outer skin corroded, and hanging down

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sidelights effected by hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,475 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,142 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,596 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,062 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,930 miles

Nail,s in both rear tyres, slight damage to side walls. Ran under pressure.

Slight sticking down of brake pedal / cross shaft

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 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ55 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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