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AO55 KWZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,014 mi
Last recorded49,014 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 49,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 48,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 47,190 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 45,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 42,286 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,326 miles

Nearside Front severely perished

Offside Front severely perished

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 36,449 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on areas of sidewalls and tread

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,809 miles

click noise from servo when operated, advise further investigation

n/s/r and o/s/r tyrs perished on areas of sidewalls and tread

Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion to rear silencer

Fail 12 Sep 2012 32,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,712 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 31,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 21,001 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,393 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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AO55 KWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO55 KWZ, 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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AO55 KWZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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