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AK55 CDF

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CDF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 78,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,413 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 70,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake slight lag

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,181 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly poor (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 67,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both slightly poor (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 65,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,022 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 57,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very worn edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn edges/on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,563 miles

Oil leak ()

front discs slight lip

nsf / osf suspension arms bushes cracking

rear tyres low tread

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,177 miles

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate delaminated/discolouring

rear tyres wearing/slight tearing inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,177 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slight lip

front number plate delaminated/discolouring

front tyres wearing/slight tearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre just starting to lose shape

slight lag o/s/r brake

Pass 17 Aug 2015 37,246 miles

front number plate delaminating/discolouring

minor chips in windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,872 miles

front number plate slightly delaminating

minor oil leak

slight wear inner edges front tyres

Fail 26 Aug 2014 30,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate slightly delaminating

minor oil leak

slight wear inner edges front tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2013 25,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight buldge in n/s/r tyre tred

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,876 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 7 Sep 2010 14,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,466 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 CDF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AK55 CDF, 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 AK55 CDF registered?

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

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