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AK05 SVW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,677 mi
Last recorded103,677 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 100,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,298 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,689 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 93,689 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 90,431 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,431 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,620 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 79,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 96,263 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,480 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,080 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r belt checked as best as possible WITHOUT rerouting belt run.thankyou.

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 SVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

AK05 SVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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