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AK55 CAO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

62,324 mi
Last recorded62,324 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 62,324 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust leaking slightly

rear exhaust strap snapped but still supported

Fail 30 Nov 2021 56,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust leaking slightly

rear exhaust strap snapped but still supported

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Nov 2020 54,737 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear cracking in between tread area showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Nov 2019 53,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

high level brake lamp inop

underbody corrosion not to excess

Pass 19 Nov 2018 51,265 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust box strap snapped but still supported

Pass 21 Nov 2017 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 48,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 46,461 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,358 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in between tread area not showing cords

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front wiper split on edge but clears ok

Rear wiper split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 44,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both front tyres cracking in between tread area not showing cords

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Offside Front wiper split on edge but clears ok

Rear wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,278 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 42,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,687 miles

Nearside rear coil spring is broken but still seated correctly

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 38,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 36,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 32,864 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 32,864 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,724 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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AK55 CAO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK55 CAO, 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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AK55 CAO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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