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AK55 ZBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,330 mi
Last recorded96,330 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 96,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamp in (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2024 96,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked and showing cords when sat on the floor (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier not clamp in (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 96,314 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,306 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger air bag switched off (light on)

Fail 20 Nov 2020 96,306 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongey

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Passenger air bag switched off (light on)

Pass 8 May 2019 95,781 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 93,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,823 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,756 miles

One segment on hi -rise brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Dec 2014 78,940 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION ON JOIN

Fail 10 Dec 2014 78,940 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

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

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

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST FRONT PIPE TO CENTRE SECTION ON JOIN

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 69,014 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,014 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,687 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,543 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 21,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,249 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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