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AJ55 VCM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,794 mi
Last recorded179,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 179,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 179,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 170,147 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 162,319 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 162,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 153,884 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 143,547 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 143,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 120,877 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 111,921 miles

both front tyres cracked not exposing cords

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 98,276 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 83,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 83,487 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,691 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 VCM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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