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AP05 CUV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,538 mi
Last recorded67,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 CUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 67,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 60,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 60,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 59,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 58,125 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 57,182 miles

front and rear exhaust silencers deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2019 55,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2018 52,632 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 50,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 47,481 miles

Brake pedal, clicks when released?

Pass 6 May 2015 44,337 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 41,099 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 29,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,838 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 CUV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AP05 CUV, 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 CUV registered?

AP05 CUV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 CUV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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