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HJ05 OAM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 OAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,025 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 106,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 104,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

circumfrential cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,287 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,564 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 80,654 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 80,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,002 miles

centre exhaust corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,571 miles

bonnet stay clip worn

condensation in nearside headlamp

exhaust-outer skin corroded

oil leak around oil filter area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,044 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

whining noise from cambelt area

Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,874 miles

Auxillary belt noisy

Front brake discs very corroded on inner faces

N/s/f tyre close to legal limit

O/s/f tyre perrished and close to legal limit

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,252 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 25,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HJ05 OAM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ05 OAM, 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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HJ05 OAM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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