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AK55 VZZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,729 mi
Last recorded170,729 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 VZZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2023 170,729 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill general condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 165,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,568 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 156,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 152,495 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 145,110 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 137,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,344 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 107,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,635 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,264 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,896 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 VZZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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