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YA05 AZJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 AZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 114,230 miles

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

sill panels corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2023 101,870 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

o/s headlamp condensated

o/s outer sill panel corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2023 101,870 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroding

o/s headlamp condensated

o/s outer sill panel corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2022 97,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

centre of o/s outer sill panel corroding

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,084 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,081 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,727 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,028 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 55,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 55,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,194 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 45,230 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

undertray loose

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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YA05 AZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA05 AZJ, 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 YA05 AZJ registered?

YA05 AZJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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