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AU55 TFO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,910 mi
Last recorded42,910 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,910 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 42,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 36,833 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 36,829 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 33,909 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 27,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,669 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 15,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 12,577 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 10,529 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 9,596 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 8,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 8,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smeere

Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,692 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 5,692 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,582 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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AU55 TFO 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 84.2%.

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 AU55 TFO, 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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AU55 TFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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