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AU55 XWD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,829 mi
Last recorded88,829 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,829 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 88,829 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,671 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,988 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

offside front tyre cracking in tread

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs becoming corroded on inside braking surface

nearside front shock has a slight misting of oil

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and offside front tyre becoming worn low on inside edge

windscreen has light scratching

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,715 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

scratches on windscreen

slight pitting on front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,847 miles

front tyres slightly wearing on edges. scratch on windscreen

slight pitting on front brake discs on inner faces

Fail 29 Sep 2015 59,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres slightly wearing on edges. scratch on windscreen

slight pitting on front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,511 miles

n/side rear tyre worn 2mm

Fail 25 Sep 2014 54,511 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,328 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,004 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perishing & becoming worn

Fail 21 Sep 2012 41,004 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing & becoming worn

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,610 miles

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

ignition switch faulty

spare tyre flat

Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,610 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ignition switch faulty

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,868 miles

offside front tyre becoming worn & all tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre becoming worn & all tyres perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,613 miles

offside front tyre becoming worn,nearside rear & offside front becoming perished

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,206 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 XWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XWD, 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 XWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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