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AX54 JJF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,922 mi
Last recorded150,922 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 150,922 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face has severe wear and scoring (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel has heavy corrosion and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front both headlamps have poor beam image

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central exhaust silencer skin insecure and likely to become detached

Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,719 miles

EML on

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 138,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

EML on

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,446 miles

Centre stop light inop

Nearside Rear binding brake

Nearside Rear bump-stop missing

Oil leak ()

downpipe bracket corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2015 133,354 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Rear Has a slight bind when rotated

Offside Front Has a slight bind when rotated

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 133,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Has a slight bind when rotated

Offside Front Has a slight bind when rotated

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,510 miles

Oil leak

small cut in near side front outer tyre wall

Fail 10 Sep 2014 130,510 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

small cut in near side front outer tyre wall

Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,181 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 127,178 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 120,612 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 102,143 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 101,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,790 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,381 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 57,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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 JJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JJF, 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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AX54 JJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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