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MK55 JTY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,893 mi
Last recorded136,893 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 JTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 131,758 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 131,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced oter sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 128,327 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,276 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,375 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 110,113 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 82,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,248 miles

corrosion to under body components

rear heatshield adrift

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to under body components

rear heatshield adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,515 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 67,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,373 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 58,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 51,414 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,733 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,950 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,950 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/S/R bump stop missing.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,623 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 JTY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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