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AO05 YJF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,074 mi
Last recorded124,074 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2024 124,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blows where bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill has come unattached from inner sill & hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front fog light lens broken

Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,548 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 120,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 117,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front poor pattern on head light aims

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

top brake light not working

Fail 2 Feb 2022 117,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front poor pattern on head light aims

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

top brake light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and rear holed and rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 115,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 106,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,459 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

eml on

rear exhaust box poor condtion

Fail 20 Mar 2015 79,540 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

eml on

rear exhaust box poor condtion

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,714 miles

Advise rear silincer in poor condishion

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,578 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 52,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,758 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 38,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,946 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 YJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJF, 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 YJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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