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AO05 JOH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,697 mi
Last recorded88,697 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 88,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS WEAK IN PLACES (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured FRONTS FADED (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 12 May 2018 88,697 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT ARB LINK ARM BOOTS (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT ARB LINK ARM (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON (3.4.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS WEAK IN PLACES (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured FRONTS FADED (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NSR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 8 May 2017 78,314 miles

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has puncture - 8 PSI.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre. Not repairable.

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation inside the lamp.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 56,957 miles

advise nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

advise offside front tyre low on inside edge

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2015 56,957 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

advise offside front tyre low on inside edge

advise rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 50,729 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,729 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,059 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,059 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,676 miles

Off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,616 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,610 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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AO05 JOH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AO05 JOH, 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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AO05 JOH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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