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AK05 BLJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,613 mi
Last recorded137,613 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,613 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 137,613 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 103,153 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 103,153 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2013 91,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 91,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2012 81,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,010 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,870 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)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,886 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,194 miles

front tyres 3-4mm tread removed nail from nsr tyre

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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AK05 BLJ 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 AK05 BLJ, 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 AK05 BLJ registered?

AK05 BLJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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