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RJ05 ZZB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,910 mi
Last recorded113,910 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 113,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all exposed pipes coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 105,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front! (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 101,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 96,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 20 Jul 2016 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 92,462 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise tracking

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 86,955 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 86,883 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,190 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyre treads low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,715 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 68,447 miles

unable to fully inspect o/s/rear seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2011 68,447 miles

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

unable to fully inspect o/s/rear seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,549 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 60,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,001 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ05 ZZB, 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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RJ05 ZZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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