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MJ55 TYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,458 mi
Last recorded97,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 TYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 97,458 miles

ball joint boots cracked

exhaust corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 97,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

ball joint boots cracked

exhaust corroded

right front tyre tread worn on edge

suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 84,399 miles

exhaust corroded

left/right ball joint boots split

Fail 3 Jan 2017 84,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake discs corroded and worn

left/right ball joint boots split

centre rear light not working

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,401 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 75,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer corroded (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads worn

suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2015 62,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,823 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,661 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,840 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Dec 2011 37,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted N/S Rear. Possible diffusion of N/S front headlamp water on inside, can not check due to non working lamp.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 31,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 26,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,924 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Fail 25 Sep 2008 21,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

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 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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