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AO55 MKV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,863 mi
Last recorded110,863 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 110,863 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not reeling out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,982 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,544 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,572 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 85,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Nearside WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,813 miles

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

REAR SILENCER BOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION,SEPARATION OF CORRODED OUTER SKIN.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR SILENCER BOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION,SEPARATION OF CORRODED OUTER SKIN.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,793 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,408 miles

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON O/S REAR TYRE.

O/S REAR AXLE BUMP STOP BROKEN

O/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

OUTER SKIN OF REAR SILENCER BOX BROKEN AWAY.

SOME CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

Fail 11 Oct 2013 48,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

SOME CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS

DEEP PERISH MARKS ON O/S REAR TYRE.

O/S REAR AXLE BUMP STOP BROKEN

O/S REAR TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT

OUTER SKIN OF REAR SILENCER BOX BROKEN AWAY.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 24,024 miles

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

both front tyres close to limits & small cracks in treads

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,627 miles

Rear wiper blade Split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,740 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,187 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 MKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MKV, 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 AO55 MKV registered?

AO55 MKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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