MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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drivers seat belt is slightly frayed
handbrake lever has long travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)
drivers seat belt is slightly frayed
handbrake lever has long travel
both front indicators starting to show white light
front number plate cracked
handbrake lever has long travel
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre starting to perish
offside side repeater starting to show white light
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front indicators starting to show white light
exhaust blow from rear joint
front number plate cracked
handbrake lever has long travel
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre starting to perish
offside side repeater starting to show white light
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
front wishbone bushes starting to split
rear indicators fading
slight blow rear exhaust
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
front wishbone bushes starting to split
rear indicators fading
slight blow rear exhaust
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads low
slight brake bind to o/s/f brake
unable to check inner brake pads
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 VTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?
AJ05 VTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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