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AJ05 VST

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 116,483 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and nail in tread ()

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance tape over crack (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,621 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre very worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and nail in tread ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,779 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,060 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 75,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,903 miles

Oil leak

bonnet release lever adrift

Pass 19 May 2012 58,301 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 50,976 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 22 May 2010 42,675 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,864 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,118 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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AJ05 VST is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

AJ05 VST is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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