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SE54 JHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,558 mi
Last recorded82,558 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,558 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,990 miles

car needs wheel alignment check

offside front (part worn)tyre wearing close to legal minimum

Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car needs wheel alignment check

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,334 miles

brake pipes along the floor corroded at the clips

front pads wearing thin also slight bind

offside front door check defective

Fail 14 Aug 2014 67,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes along the floor corroded at the clips

front pads wearing thin also slight bind

offside front door check defective

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,694 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 56,694 miles

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

nearside front tyre scored on inside

Pass 21 May 2012 50,845 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,549 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 37,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 31,738 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,738 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,672 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 22,672 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 JHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JHJ, 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 SE54 JHJ registered?

SE54 JHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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