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MD05 AHJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,776 mi
Last recorded102,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 AHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 102,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,026 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,817 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 83,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,145 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 64,187 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades end split

Fail 12 Jan 2015 35,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blades end split

Pass 21 Jan 2014 27,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,074 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,844 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,322 miles

both front wipers split at ends

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,671 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,445 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end 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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MD05 AHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MD05 AHJ, 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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MD05 AHJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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