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AK55 MXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,365 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 82,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front pads and discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,294 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both o/s n/s outer sills rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2023 79,294 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,686 miles

both o/s n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

injector seal leaking slightly

surface rusting to o/s outer sill

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner surface slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill rusting and blistering

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,503 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 67,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 64,541 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 56,150 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 53,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,369 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,368 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 MXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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