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SB55 FJJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,986 mi
Last recorded102,986 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills soft

Fail 20 Jul 2017 102,986 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills soft

Fail 22 Jun 2017 102,823 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed behind front bumper (1.9.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front bumper underskirt damaged and insecure

fuel injector seal/s leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible manifold or injector (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 98,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/injector (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,595 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 79,636 miles

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

accident damage to nearside front and nearside rear

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,636 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

accident damage to nearside front and nearside rear

Pass 1 Dec 2012 66,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 66,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,794 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 45,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,156 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 38,156 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,923 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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SB55 FJJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 SB55 FJJ, 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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SB55 FJJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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