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AJ55 VDF

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 131,400 miles

Rear bumper support damaged.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,379 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper support damaged.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,172 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake has slight freeplay

Fail 9 Dec 2022 123,172 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake has slight freeplay

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,460 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 94,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low refitted the bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low refitted the bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,999 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,163 miles

Front exhaust mount to gear box broken but still supported

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Fail 6 Dec 2016 73,163 miles

Slight bind on near side rear brake

Front exhaust mount to gear box broken but still supported

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,515 miles

Front exhaust mount to gear box broken

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,515 miles

Front exhaust mount to gear box broken

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,898 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Dec 2014 67,898 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,679 miles

Front exhaust bracket to gear box broken

Off side front fog light broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,676 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,942 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,760 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 35,033 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 VDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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