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AP05 MBU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,068 mi
Last recorded46,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2024 46,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 35,760 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Slight play on offside front top shock mount

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,662 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 24,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 21,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 21,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,419 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 20,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 16,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,043 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 MBU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

AP05 MBU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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