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AJ05 ODA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,929 mi
Last recorded100,929 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ODA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 100,929 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned head lamp bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.4 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper skirt/trim (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 94,706 miles

Injector weep/chuff

Fail 13 Aug 2020 94,704 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Injector weep/chuff

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO BALD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 89,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 89,944 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 84,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2018 84,744 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 24 May 2017 76,593 miles

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

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount rough when rotated

Pass 27 May 2016 70,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 63,097 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 27 May 2014 56,263 miles

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

N/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 40,805 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 34,475 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 6 May 2010 28,194 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 22,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 15,889 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 15,889 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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AJ05 ODA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ05 ODA, 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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AJ05 ODA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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