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AO55 JKN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 JKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 132,615 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount worn

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 132,611 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also the adjuster on the lamp is broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension leg top mount worn

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 118,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CLUSTER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEARSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 118,656 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.A.3b)

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CLUSTER DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NEARSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,653 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT DUE TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

NSR LIGHT LENS POOR CONDITION / CRACKED / NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO THE REAR

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK FRONT PADS WITH WHEELS ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 92,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2015 79,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

high level brake light not working

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,811 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 71,811 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,275 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting deteriated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

exhaust rear box mounting deteriated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,127 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,989 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,367 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,577 miles

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

both rear tyres have cuts to treads

osr tyre distorting in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,177 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 33,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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AO55 JKN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO55 JKN, 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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AO55 JKN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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