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RY54 JXU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,054 mi
Last recorded110,054 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 JXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 110,054 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 110,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Wiper not reaching factory set position (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 107,097 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,960 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,448 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,495 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 103,494 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,212 miles

hand brake slightly travel.bonnet cabel slightly poor condition.n/s/reg light slightly dim.slightly oil leak.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 99,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,889 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 80,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,395 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 68,393 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Rear exhaust silencer bracket is broken

Rear exhaust silencer is badly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,834 miles

Coolant leak

damage to panel behind rear bumper

exhaust corroded

osr hub tight to rotate

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,834 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to panel behind rear bumper

exhaust corroded

osr hub tight to rotate

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,702 miles

light binding from o/s/r brake

Fail 7 Dec 2012 65,702 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

light binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,202 miles

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

slight age cracking rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Nov 2010 59,786 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 59,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,700 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,365 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

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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RY54 JXU 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 73.1%.

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 RY54 JXU, 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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RY54 JXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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