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AK05 XSG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 129,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill corroded near suspension pick up point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to outer cills

Pass 5 May 2017 115,657 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2017 115,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre perished on inner side wall

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 102,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 92,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 80,001 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,378 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 69,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Fail 23 Apr 2011 57,955 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlight

nearside front antiroll bar linkage dust gaitors split

slight bind to offside rear wheel

some corrosion/wear to both front discs

Pass 23 Apr 2011 57,955 miles

condensation in offside headlight

nearside front antiroll bar linkage dust gaitors split

slight bind to offside rear wheel

some corrosion/wear to both front discs

Pass 3 Apr 2010 42,621 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,098 miles

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

some corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,767 miles

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

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 XSG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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