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AK05 VRR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,508 mi
Last recorded72,508 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VRR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 72,508 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 69,577 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,667 miles

Front discs slightly worn

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 62,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs slightly worn

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,118 miles

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

exhaust slightly noisey

slight cracks osr tyre wall

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,998 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 52,998 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer skin of rear exhaust section deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Outer skin of rear exhaust section deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,545 miles

both front brake discs lipped and pads appear low

both rear tyres cracking in tread uneven wear and out of shape

o/s front tyre low tread and cracking

rear exhaust deteriarating

Fail 2 Mar 2012 41,545 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs lipped and pads appear low

both rear tyres cracking in tread uneven wear and out of shape

o/s front tyre low tread and cracking

rear exhaust deteriarating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,348 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,752 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,752 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,257 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check inner brake pads

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 VRR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

AK05 VRR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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