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ST55 JZC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,246 mi
Last recorded90,246 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 90,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust gear box bracket broken

reversing lamps not working

Fail 6 Jan 2022 90,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust gear box bracket broken

reversing lamps not working

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,606 miles

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

catalytic converter corroded- cat to middle joint

reversing lamps not working

Fail 7 Jan 2021 88,606 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leakage of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

catalytic converter corroded- cat to middle joint

reversing lamps not working

Pass 9 Jan 2020 85,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

reversing lamps not working

Fail 8 Jan 2020 85,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,310 miles

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

reversing lamps not working

Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

reversing lamps not working

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,607 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 74,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight movement in steering column

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,477 miles

nearside headlamp lens slightly condensated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 53,477 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens slightly condensated

Pass 22 Jun 2013 50,220 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 50,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,894 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,911 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 36,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 31,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 25,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,047 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 JZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST55 JZC, 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 ST55 JZC registered?

ST55 JZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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