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AK05 SVP

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,184 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,184 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

play in both front anti roll bar links ball joints

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,766 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

play in both front anti roll bar links ball joints

Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,995 miles

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Safety caps not fitted to front suspension legs

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,480 miles

OSR Tyre Cracking

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,480 miles

OSR Tyre Cracking

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,977 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Safety caps not fitted to front suspension legs

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 23,928 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,647 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 SVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK05 SVP, 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 SVP registered?

AK05 SVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 SVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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