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AO55 MKX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,364 mi
Last recorded59,364 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,364 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 59,364 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,801 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,478 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2024 54,478 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,132 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 50,132 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,485 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,824 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,183 miles

all four tyres - poor condition / manufactured 2005

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,403 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 37,402 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 35,612 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,097 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,802 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,060 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,481 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 MKX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

AO55 MKX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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