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AJ55 ODR

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ODR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 74,256 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 74,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 70,966 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 70,965 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 67,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 May 2019 67,738 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 64,384 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 60,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 53,342 miles

Battery covered

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Fail 23 May 2016 53,342 miles

Battery covered

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 42,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 42,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,588 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 42,588 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 35,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,059 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 25,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,931 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,867 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 ODR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ODR, 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 ODR registered?

AJ55 ODR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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