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SO55 JUY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,839 mi
Last recorded98,839 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 98,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 91,193 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 85,345 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 85,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush slight perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,736 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leaks on system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front pipe and rear of middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush slight perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 77,056 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018
Pass 21 Nov 2017 69,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,372 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 64,372 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n.s.r. brake caliper not returning to stop when handbrake in off position

Fail 5 Nov 2014 54,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust clamp at rear not holding pipes secure

n.s.r. brake caliper not returning to stop when handbrake in off position

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,226 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2012 45,697 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 45,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,070 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,750 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,748 miles

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

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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SO55 JUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SO55 JUY, 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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SO55 JUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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