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AF05 HYB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,924 mi
Last recorded138,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,924 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,741 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 121,741 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 115,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 106,604 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,076 miles

centre stop light not working

n/s rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre worn to wear bars

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,481 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEED REPLACING.

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,481 miles

Nearside 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)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES NEED REPLACING.

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,391 miles

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

outer skin on tail box loose (needs taking off)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,223 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

outer skin on tail box loose (needs taking off)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,880 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust box loose

Fail 25 Feb 2012 61,879 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

outer skin on rear exhaust box loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 55,509 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,504 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 48,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 42,567 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,512 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 36,512 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AF05 HYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AF05 HYB, 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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AF05 HYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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