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AJ55 OGC

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 124,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust is corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 124,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all exhaust is corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 117,486 miles

osf headlight lens cloudy

Fail 28 Nov 2016 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

osf headlight lens cloudy

Pass 7 Dec 2015 113,321 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 99,324 miles

oil weeps

Pass 11 Nov 2013 88,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,772 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,953 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 46,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 46,008 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,219 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 27,288 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 27,288 miles

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

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

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

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 OGC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OGC, 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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AJ55 OGC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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