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AK55 PBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,444 mi
Last recorded117,444 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 117,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 110,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,904 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and wearing low

handbrake lever operation poor

some corrosion in o/s sill

Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,904 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres age cracking and wearing low

handbrake lever operation poor

some corrosion in o/s sill

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,299 miles

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2017 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords age cracking in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust front mounting fractured

o/s/f tyre age cracking

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking

some corrosion on front brake discs and pads 3-4mm

Pass 23 Jul 2016 81,360 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,284 miles

exhaust front mounting fractured

rear suspension bump stops missing

some wear in handbrake ratchet

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,190 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,805 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 34,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,044 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,736 miles

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

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

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 PBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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