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RJ55 XYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,894 mi
Last recorded69,894 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,894 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,063 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,224 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,224 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,528 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 53,895 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,895 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear alloy wheels inner rims dented

offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,001 miles

both rear alloy wheels inner rims dented

offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2009 26,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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