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AF05 JBE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,133 mi
Last recorded74,133 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,133 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

The o/s/r sill is weak with corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 65,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,266 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,371 miles

the rear tyres are worn to 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 29,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 29,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,204 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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AF05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF05 JBE, 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 AF05 JBE registered?

AF05 JBE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AF05 JBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 JBE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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