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MK55 JTX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,819 mi
Last recorded139,819 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 139,819 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside pads and disk (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,582 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 121,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 121,491 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 112,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,855 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,351 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,076 miles

n/s head lamp water ingress

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,329 miles

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

light curb damage to outer sidewall and small cut not showing cords

Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,578 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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MK55 JTX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MK55 JTX, 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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MK55 JTX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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