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AK05 VRC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,652 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,307 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,100 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust in poor condition

general corrosion underside of vehicle inc sub frame , springs ,sills and shocks

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,707 miles

Coolant leak rad. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded.

Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak rad. ()

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust centre and rear corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,342 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlight has condensation inside. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre,worn very low on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre,worn close to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,306 miles

Exhaust corroding

N/s headlight has condensation

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Rear tyres low on outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,306 miles

O/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Exhaust corroding

N/s headlight has condensation

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear tyres low on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,149 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,149 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 65,155 miles

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2012 55,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,971 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 42,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,318 miles

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

SERVICE INDICATOR !

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,195 miles

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

high level brake light inop

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,527 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 VRC 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 77.8%.

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 VRC, 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 VRC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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