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RJ55 XYG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 70,437 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear section of exhaust rattling inside

Fail 26 Jul 2018 70,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear section of exhaust rattling inside

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,551 miles

ALL 4 TYRES (MD= 2011 ) showing SIGNIFICANT AGE DETERIORATION )

REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,551 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1f)

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

ALL 4 TYRES (MD= 2011 ) showing SIGNIFICANT AGE DETERIORATION )

REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

Pass 12 May 2015 61,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 59,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 56,705 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 55,003 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 52,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 50,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,892 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)

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 XYG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ55 XYG, 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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What year was RJ55 XYG registered?

RJ55 XYG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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