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AO05 JZH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 JZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 73,108 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,633 miles

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

exhaust rear brackets broken

Fail 29 Apr 2019 55,633 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear brackets broken

Pass 1 May 2018 50,036 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 38,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,597 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Mar 2015 35,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,630 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 32,630 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2013 29,702 miles

front and rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure

Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust is secure

Pass 27 Feb 2012 26,687 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 26,687 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,796 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 JZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JZH, 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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What year was AO05 JZH registered?

AO05 JZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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