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RJ55 XZB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,139 mi
Last recorded73,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,139 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearinginner and outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,492 miles

front number plate loose

front wiper blades split on ends

high level stop light not working, possible disconnected

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly fadede

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly faded

rear silencer strap corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

slight travel on hand brake lever

Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,243 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate loose

front wiper blades split on ends

high level stop light not working, possible disconnected

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded

n/s/r indicator bulb slightly fadede

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly faded

rear silencer strap corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 43,474 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 32,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,088 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 27,088 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,269 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 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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