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AF55 URV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,702 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,681 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,002 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,631 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension drop links slight free play

rear suspension bump stops missing

recommend front wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise exhaust mid & rear sections showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,033 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,650 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,428 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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AF55 URV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AF55 URV, 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 AF55 URV registered?

AF55 URV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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