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RJ55 FJO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,930 mi
Last recorded172,930 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 172,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 172,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is corroded within 30cm of the rear suspension axle and 30cm from seat belt anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill is corroded within 30cm of the rear suspension axle and 30cm from seat belt anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Arch linings under trays broken but not fouling loose

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 172,695 miles

Emissions not tested Injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Injector leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure Arch liner (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Turbo heat shield not fully secure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 160,881 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

strong smell of engine fumes inside vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2021 160,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

strong smell of engine fumes inside vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 155,316 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear high level brake light inop

engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 155,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre is worn unevenly

Rear high level brake light inop

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 143,153 miles

Nearside both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,375 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 126,009 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,595 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 120,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 111,551 miles

both rear number plate bulb lenses missing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 111,551 miles

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

both rear number plate bulb lenses missing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 104,390 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,852 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 96,847 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,085 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 89,055 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 7,092 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 70,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,821 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,752 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RJ55 FJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RJ55 FJO, 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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RJ55 FJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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