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AV05 HEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,781 mi
Last recorded71,781 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,781 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,006 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,102 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 68,102 miles

Emissions not tested Back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 62,047 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,871 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,305 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,941 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 53,941 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 51,752 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Off Side Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 30 Mar 2015 51,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Off Side Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,766 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 44,766 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 42,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front wheel arch panel damage and not secure in place

Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front wheel arch panel damage and not secure in place

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,861 miles

front brakes have slight restricted movement

Fail 19 Mar 2009 36,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes have slight restricted movement

Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,161 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AV05 HEJ 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 68.2%.

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 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 AV05 HEJ, 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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AV05 HEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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