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AO05 OLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,409 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 89,714 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,015 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,015 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,129 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,158 miles

both rear + nsf tyres perishing in treads

both rear bumpstops missing

exhaust deteriorated + front bracket corroded away

front wiperblades deteriorating

osf tyre wearing very inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,158 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear + nsf tyres perishing in treads

both rear bumpstops missing

exhaust deteriorated + front bracket corroded away

front wiperblades deteriorating

osf tyre wearing very inner edge

sump corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,515 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakediscs worn/ pitting

osr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 22 Sep 2011 63,661 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakediscs worn/ pitting

osr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

worn front discs

Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,769 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

worn front discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 53,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,688 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 OLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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