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AV55 LOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,313 mi
Last recorded133,313 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 LOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and osfront lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,371 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,201 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 59,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,559 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,605 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,804 miles

N/s/f tyre cut within tread .

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)

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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AV55 LOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV55 LOJ, 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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AV55 LOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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