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MJ55 ZMO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,328 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,565 miles

rear exhaust box and mounting strap deteriorated rap

Fail 26 Jan 2016 108,565 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box and mounting strap deteriorated rap

Pass 27 Jan 2015 98,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,195 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 87,100 miles

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

tracking needs to be checked

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,141 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

noise from engine (poss faulty injector)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner egdes

noise from engine (poss faulty injector)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 26 Jan 2011 43,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,997 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,372 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 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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