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RJ05 ZYT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,862 mi
Last recorded50,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 50,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 49,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 48,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 47,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 45,282 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 45,282 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 41,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 38,586 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 35,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch damaged

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 22 May 2014 27,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch damaged

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 23 May 2013 21,918 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 25 May 2012 17,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 10,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,720 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 5,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RJ05 ZYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJ05 ZYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ05 ZYT registered?

RJ05 ZYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ05 ZYT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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