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AO05 FXY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,095 miles

Corrosion on front and rear exhaust silencers.

Damge to o/s rear bumper.

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Splitting on o/s wiper blade.

Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Corrosion on front and rear exhaust silencers.

Damge to o/s rear bumper.

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Splitting on o/s wiper blade.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,849 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded and delaminating

Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded and delaminating

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,721 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,644 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,644 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,128 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,314 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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AO05 FXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO05 FXY, 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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AO05 FXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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