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RJ55 XYW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,215 mi
Last recorded148,215 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 148,215 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 148,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 140,123 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light in op

Nearside Rear small hole in lens

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 140,048 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper high level brake light in op

Nearside Rear small hole in lens

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 131,943 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens has hole in

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 131,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear indicator lens has hole in

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 May 2016 122,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2015 108,658 miles

o/s/f strut leaking

Fail 7 May 2015 108,658 miles

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

o/s/f strut leaking

Pass 9 May 2014 94,925 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear indicators

offside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 10 May 2013 82,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2013 82,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust outer metal skin peeling off

Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,666 miles

rear brake pads look worn

some wear noted on front brake disc

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,354 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres on wear indicators

Fail 4 Apr 2009 26,850 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,473 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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RJ55 XYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

RJ55 XYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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