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AJ05 VSE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,126 mi
Last recorded99,126 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 96,309 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 96,308 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 94,184 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 94,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,155 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps starting to fog over reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,743 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mout loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust heat sheild loose and touching exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,275 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 83,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 83,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 6 Jun 2016 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in track rod end

windscreen laminate damage

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,758 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stay clip broken

manifold heat shiled broken

rear silencer bracket loose exhaust still surported

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,804 miles

rear exhaust bracket lose

Fail 2 Jun 2014 72,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust bracket lose

o/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2013 68,727 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust strap broken but still secure

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,727 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust strap broken but still secure

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,693 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,674 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,674 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,011 miles

rear bumper cross member damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,011 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper cross member damaged

Pass 18 May 2009 39,439 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 27 May 2008 29,992 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 29,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 VSE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ05 VSE, 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 AJ05 VSE registered?

AJ05 VSE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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