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SJ55 YFN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2023 96,847 miles

Both sills been welded/repaired

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 80,476 miles

Rear bumper support panel corroded .

Nearside Rear Passenger door check strap broken .

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing .

Offside Outer Sill has had welded repairs .

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 80,464 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Slow on application 55% . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded excessive/holed with in 30cms of seat belt fixings x 3 . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded/holed 30cms frrom suspension fixing . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger door check strap broken .

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing .

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Sill has had welded repairs .

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper support panel corroded .

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level . (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,338 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 69,338 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 69,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at offside rear outer sill corroded excessive 30cms from suspension fixing (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at offside outer sill,30cms from seat belt fixings (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,318 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 64,817 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)

Rear exhaust has temporary repair

Pass 10 Oct 2014 59,484 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroded excesivly but exhaust still secure

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 59,484 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust hangers corroded excesivly but exhaust still secure

sump corroded and slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust band hanger broken

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,968 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 42,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2011 37,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,630 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2009 25,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,451 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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SJ55 YFN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SJ55 YFN, 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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SJ55 YFN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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