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AO05 UZK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,118 mi
Last recorded143,118 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,118 miles

advise slight fraying in o/s seat belt advise exhaust corroded advise slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,667 miles

front brake pads low

pully area noisey when running

rear brake flexi hoses cracking

rear coil springs corroded

stone chips front screen

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,921 miles

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

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)

all except o/s/f indicators starting to show white

wipers starting to streak

Fail 11 Jan 2017 130,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

all except o/s/f indicators starting to show white

wipers starting to streak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 125,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,013 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,509 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f top suspension leg mount stiff and notchy / replacement advised

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,868 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 73,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,991 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,435 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,782 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,682 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,450 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 UZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO05 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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