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AK55 CDE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,680 mi
Last recorded53,680 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 53,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 53,669 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,549 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres have inner and outer tread wear

both rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust box corroded and has a small pin hole

multi ribbed drive belt not fitted correctly

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front coil spring corroded

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,518 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 38,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 38,578 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rearbox band and box very rusty (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 35,299 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 15 Aug 2013 2,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper does not clear the windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2012 22,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres sidewalls perishing!

nearside rear tyre pressure very low!

Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all 4 tyres sidewalls perishing!

engine management light on!

very bad running!

nearside rear tyre pressure very low!

Fail 26 Aug 2011 16,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 16,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,448 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 10,701 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 CDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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