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AK05 XSZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,926 mi
Last recorded59,926 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 59,926 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle surface rust all

Pass 16 Oct 2024 56,967 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 50,810 miles

Nearside Front McPherson Strut Top Bearing Rough

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 46,278 miles

Nearside Front McPherson Strut Top Bearing jumping/not moving smoothly

Fail 24 Oct 2022 46,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front McPherson Strut Top Bearing jumping/not moving smoothly

Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,789 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear mounting broken/corroded

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 29,763 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket corroded and broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 16 May 2017 28,095 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 26,347 miles

Rear Rear Exhaust Box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 13 May 2015 23,467 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded but not leaking gases.

Fail 19 May 2014 20,816 miles

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 19 May 2014 20,816 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 18,257 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2012 15,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 12,596 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 9,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,932 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,129 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 XSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSZ, 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 XSZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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