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AO05 UZL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,321 mi
Last recorded48,321 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 48,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 44,677 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 42,403 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Rear exhaust strap is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Fail 5 Jan 2024 42,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Rear exhaust strap is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,704 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 39,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,743 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 30,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,165 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,323 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,026 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 17,696 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 UZL 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 84.6%.

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 UZL, 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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What year was AO05 UZL registered?

AO05 UZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 UZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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