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AU55 TGN

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,326 mi
Last recorded69,326 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,326 miles

advised noies from engine

Fail 3 Sep 2012 69,316 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advised coolant very low

advised noies from engine

advsied coolant leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 57,726 miles

Front brake disc;s inside edges corroded

Lower front apron missing

Off side front wing damage

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 57,726 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc;s inside edges corroded

Lower front apron missing

Off side front wing damage

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

Rear bump stops missing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,029 miles

Front disc;s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops

Rear number plate

Slight play in near side front steering rack inner end

Fail 16 Aug 2010 46,029 miles

Front disc;s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops

Rear number plate

Slight play in near side front steering rack inner end

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,773 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,657 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 TGN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGN, 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 AU55 TGN registered?

AU55 TGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AU55 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 TGN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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