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AK55 CEJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 115,636 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,785 miles

Front tyres have wear to inner edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 100,147 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 100,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer around support bracket (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,724 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges but no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges but no cords exposed at time of test.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,170 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,267 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,267 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2013 44,054 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 44,054 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,958 miles

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

both near side tyres perishing on outer walls

rear exhaust poor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,001 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,004 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 CEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CEJ, 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 CEJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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