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AP05 CUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,624 mi
Last recorded58,624 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,624 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 53,178 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 53,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,791 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 38,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,292 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,254 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,057 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 33,057 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 26,603 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 26,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,721 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 16,563 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 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

AP05 CUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 CUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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