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ST55 JYL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,582 mi
Last recorded55,582 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,582 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs starting to wear

indicator light switch action very light

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,582 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour indicators faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs starting to wear

indicator light switch action very light

n/s/f tyre just starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,431 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded and clamp broken

Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,431 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded and clamp broken

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,545 miles

Exhaust tail box strap broken

Front brake pads look low

Front tyres below limit on edge

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link worn

Pass 12 Dec 2017 39,123 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2016 33,491 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 31,082 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 31,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,444 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 16,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 6,370 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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ST55 JYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST55 JYL, 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 ST55 JYL registered?

ST55 JYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is ST55 JYL safe to buy?

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