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AJ05 VTO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to open boot,access gained via rear seats

Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

unable to open boot,access gained via rear seats

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda wiring near radiator fan (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 89,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper rubbers split

Fail 7 Jan 2021 89,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front wiper rubbers split

Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 85,061 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs corroded inner face

n/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust box corroded plus a mount broken

Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,486 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,887 miles

child seats fitted

front inner face and rear brake discs sign of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,205 miles

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

n/s/r side trim behind door needs new clips

Fail 13 Nov 2014 56,205 miles

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

Nearside 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)

n/s/r side trim behind door needs new clips

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,821 miles

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

front brake discs badly corroded on inside

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

rear brake check

rear exhaust box weak outer skin coming away

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Nov 2013 52,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre outer sidewalls cracking

front brake discs badly corroded on inside

nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

rear brake check

rear exhaust box weak outer skin coming away

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front discs rusty

n/s/r disc rusty

n/s/r slower increase than o/s/r

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,082 miles

both front discs rusty

n/s/r disc rusty

n/s/r slower increase than o/s/r

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,574 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,946 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,411 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres just coming up to wear bars

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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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