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AK55 WBM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,810 mi
Last recorded88,810 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WBM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,356 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 69,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Slight Roughness N/S Rear Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,481 miles

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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S Front Brake Binding Slightly

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

Slight Roughness N/S Rear Wheel Bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,057 miles

very slight play in front antiroll bar link arms

Fail 23 Oct 2012 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight play in front antiroll bar link arms

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,459 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,454 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 14,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,589 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,259 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to check inner brake pads

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 WBM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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