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AP05 PCF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,600 mi
Last recorded66,600 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PCF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,600 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top-mount seized (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 66,511 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough top-mount seized (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 61,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

indicator switch worn

Pass 25 Aug 2015 56,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside condensation within headlamp lens

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyre outer walls perished & nearside kerb damaged

condensation within nearside headlamp lens & output is reduced

evidence of corrosion starting to form in rear of offside outer body sill lower section

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,777 miles

rear tyres perished & starting to crack

Fail 27 Aug 2013 46,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished & starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 35,951 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 28,579 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 26,863 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,648 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 20,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 20,365 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PCF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

AP05 PCF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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