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AK05 SWF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,685 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 61,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 61,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper

Pass 6 Feb 2015 60,576 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,021 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,671 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,349 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,660 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 SWF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF registered?

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

Is AK05 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 SWF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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