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SE54 JHH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,544 mi
Last recorded46,544 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 JHH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,543 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 41,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,521 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 35,521 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 31,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 26,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 26,262 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front brake starting to bind

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SE54 JHH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SE54 JHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE54 JHH registered?

SE54 JHH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is SE54 JHH safe to buy?

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