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SE54 JHO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 129,019 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 129,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 129,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wiper arm insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2022 126,089 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 123,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 123,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,234 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 117,962 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 117,960 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 107,015 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

catalyst insecure

Fail 8 Jul 2017

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

catalyst insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,058 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,027 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear has a nail in centre of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,392 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f door stiff

Pass 22 Jan 2013 47,717 miles

gear selector stiff

Fail 22 Jan 2013 47,716 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

gear selector stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,111 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

back box outer skin deteriorated but not leaking

slight play in nearside front track rod end balljoint and inner steering rack arm socket

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,714 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 13,600 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,382 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,382 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,595 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,867 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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SE54 JHO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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