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RX55 JZT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,728 mi
Last recorded83,728 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 JZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,728 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 83,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 83,371 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,649 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,890 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,597 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,597 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,769 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 74,769 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,418 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,012 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,012 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,999 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,844 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 52,789 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,789 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,516 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,367 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,483 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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RX55 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RX55 JZT, 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 RX55 JZT registered?

RX55 JZT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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