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AX54 CNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

138,396 mi
Last recorded138,396 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 CNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 138,396 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,061 miles

Adjust handbrake

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,676 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 16 Sep 2015 117,676 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate

exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Sep 2014 104,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,204 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 85,204 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 75,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,968 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 67,415 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 67,415 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,881 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,881 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 59,214 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 6,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,732 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 50,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX54 CNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AX54 CNJ, 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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What year was AX54 CNJ registered?

AX54 CNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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