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MJ55 YHS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,774 mi
Last recorded83,774 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 76,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 71,494 miles

Both front wipers smearing screen

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak On engine ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Timing belt due at 72,000 miles or 5 years

Fail 6 Aug 2016 71,493 miles

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

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

Both front wipers smearing screen

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak On engine ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Timing belt due at 72,000 miles or 5 years

Pass 20 Jul 2015 66,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 66,086 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,397 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

light smreeing creen n*s*f* o*s*f*

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,397 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

light smreeing creen n*s*f* o*s*f*

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,801 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 44,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,971 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 30,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,480 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 YHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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