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AO05 JZF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,245 mi
Last recorded61,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,543 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 57,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip needed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc faces Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 51,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,608 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,117 miles

Clutch operation very high

Exhaust down pipe bracket broken

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (sump pan rusted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch operation very high

Exhaust down pipe bracket broken

General rusting to front and rear suspension components

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (sump pan rusted) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,597 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 44,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,383 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 35,383 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,938 miles

various cracks in tyre sidewall rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 26,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,026 miles

both front brakediscs wearing/ corroding

both rear tyres perrishing on walls

Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,026 miles

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

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

both front brakediscs wearing/ corroding

both rear tyres perrishing on walls

Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,971 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 8,352 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 JZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 AO05 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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