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AJ55 GXE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,291 mi
Last recorded137,291 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 137,291 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 135,009 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 135,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 131,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 123,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 123,572 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 115,297 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 115,297 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,878 miles

Please note: Slight dampness in the o/s head lamp lens.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 97,672 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,857 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,018 miles

front disc worn slighty

Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,256 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ55 GXE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ55 GXE, 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 AJ55 GXE registered?

AJ55 GXE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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