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AP05 CEV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,602 mi
Last recorded103,602 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,468 miles

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

brake hoses ferrules greased

Pass 18 Jun 2016 98,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 98,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 90,710 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 81,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear silencer deterated

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 44,423 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,312 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 18,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP05 CEV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 AP05 CEV, 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 AP05 CEV registered?

AP05 CEV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is AP05 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 CEV 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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