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AJ55 OCV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,815 mi
Last recorded67,815 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,815 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,815 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,167 miles

Engine management light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn smooth on edges

Major oil leak

No oil on dipstick

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated - blowing from two small holes (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,167 miles

Engine management light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn smooth on edges

Major oil leak

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

No oil on dipstick

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriorated - blowing from two small holes (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2014 39,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 28,992 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,348 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 17,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 11,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 9,062 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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AJ55 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCV, 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 OCV registered?

AJ55 OCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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