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AP05 CTU

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,994 mi
Last recorded147,994 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 147,994 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 142,773 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust leak

Fail 1 Dec 2019 142,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust leak

Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 129,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mtg support bracket corroded

engine light on

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2015 119,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 119,121 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E,M,L on dash

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 114,298 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E,M,L on dash

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 108,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,209 miles

front tyres have cuts + starting to wear inner edges

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,794 miles

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

both rear suspension bumpstops missing

Pass 21 May 2009 82,871 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,422 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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AP05 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CTU, 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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AP05 CTU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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