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MJ55 ZBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

61,545 mi
Last recorded61,545 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 61,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2018 61,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,735 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 59,207 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 59,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,394 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 54,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 50,832 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 50,832 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,827 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 26,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,795 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 ZBE 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 ZBE, 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 ZBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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