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AF55 UPW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 UPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,475 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded!

NS front tyre deteriorated!

OS front wheel brakes are sticking slightly when rotated but not enough to fail during RBT

Fail 22 Aug 2016 85,473 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake discs worn and corroded!

NS front tyre deteriorated!

OS front wheel brakes are sticking slightly when rotated but not enough to fail during RBT

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,465 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,465 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 82,384 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,384 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 79,326 miles

both rear tyres low

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,779 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 31 Jan 2011 58,700 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 58,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 53,092 miles

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

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

rear backbox corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,272 miles

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

nearside front anti roll bar upper ball joint dust cover adrift

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,764 miles

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

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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AF55 UPW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF55 UPW, 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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AF55 UPW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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