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AU55 TKA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,947 mi
Last recorded52,947 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 TKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 52,947 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 28 Oct 2022 46,067 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorating.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 39,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate slightly deteriorating.

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,440 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,955 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,113 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2015 26,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,634 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,956 miles

osf wiperblade deteriorating

Pass 7 Aug 2012 18,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,839 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 9,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 6,322 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 TKA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA registered?

AU55 TKA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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