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MJ55 ZBL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,266 mi
Last recorded53,266 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 53,266 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,149 miles

Front wipers judder

Nearside Front 3-4 mm and worn on outer edge

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

bonnet release handle loose

coolant level low

whining noise from engine

Fail 9 Jun 2017 47,149 miles

Front wipers judder

Nearside Front 3-4 mm and worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet release handle loose

coolant level low

whining noise from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2016 41,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,972 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 33,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,224 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 29,060 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 29,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,661 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 21,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 19,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 15,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,883 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 ZBL 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 75%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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