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AJ55 OCX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,050 mi
Last recorded182,050 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 182,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 172,945 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 170,608 miles

FAN BELT ABOUNT TO SNAP / SUMP PAN LEAKING / N/S/F TYRE 2.4 MM / O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ONINNER EDGE / SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL / REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING /

O/S/F BELT FRAYING / SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT DOWN PIPE / FRONT DOWN PIPE MOUNT NEEDS WELDING / SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME / O/S/F INNER WING MISSING /

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 167,773 miles

REAR BRAKE INBALANCE / HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED /

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN / O/S/F INNER WING COVER MISSING / REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING / FRAYING ON O/S/F SEAT BELT / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 27 Nov 2013 167,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN / O/S/F INNER WING COVER MISSING / REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING / FRAYING ON O/S/F SEAT BELT / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT BIND ON O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 20 Nov 2012 165,050 miles

HEAD LIGHT STORCK ON REAR FOG / O/S/F SEAT BELT FRAYING / N/S/R INDICATOR SLIGHT WHITE / O/S/F INNER WING MISSING / REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F DROP LINK ARM

Pass 26 Nov 2011 161,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 157,949 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 157,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 153,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 120,155 miles

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

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

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 OCX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

AJ55 OCX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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