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AK05 GGY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,805 mi
Last recorded146,805 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 142,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 137,827 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,615 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 120,838 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 120,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,565 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 104,649 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 104,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 98,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 98,203 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 82,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 82,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,713 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,866 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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AK05 GGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GGY, 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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AK05 GGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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