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AJ55 OCW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,189 mi
Last recorded80,189 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 80,189 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 80,189 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,559 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,559 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 72,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 72,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 61,899 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 56,225 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,649 miles

Oil leak

both front discs corroded on inner edges

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 4 Nov 2010 49,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front discs corroded on inner edges

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,934 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 OCW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ55 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

AJ55 OCW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is AJ55 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 OCW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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