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MJ55 ZBO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,094 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2016 98,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 90,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,369 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 63,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,085 miles

All tyres badly cracking & wearing unevenly

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres close to limit in places

Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,085 miles

All tyres badly cracking & wearing unevenly

N/S/F & O/S/R tyres close to limit in places

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,948 miles

engine oil over filled / rear brakes noisy / front brake discs corroded and worn / varius oil leaks / front tyres wearing edges / small cuts in n/s/f tyre wall / slight cracking to rear tyres / curb damage to wheel trims

Pass 29 Jan 2009 8,819 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,318 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 ZBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZBO, 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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What year was MJ55 ZBO registered?

MJ55 ZBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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