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WP05 AOJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,975 mi
Last recorded148,975 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 AOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,975 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 148,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 134,119 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 134,117 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,880 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn at the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,520 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2014 99,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes slightly sticky

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,541 miles

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)

rear box poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,831 miles

exhaust corroded rear box

o/s and n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s front tyre wearing on the edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 75,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded rear box

o/s and n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s front tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 58,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,423 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 45,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,456 miles

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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WP05 AOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WP05 AOJ, 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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WP05 AOJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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