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AV05 CDU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,154 miles

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

offside headlamp slightly loose at upper fixing

Fail 22 Oct 2020 72,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

offside headlamp slightly loose at upper fixing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,047 miles

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

Nearside Upper headlamp slightly insecure

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 70,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper headlamp slightly insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,795 miles

Engine MIL lamp does not illuminate when ignition is switched on.

Offside Headlamp slightly loose, however projected beam image not really affected.

Offside Rear Outer Sill feels slightly weakened when finger and thumb pressure applied, covered in paint.

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

Rear Wiper blade badly split.

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

Reverse lamp (s) not working.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,415 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,651 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Feb 2016 56,068 miles

nearside rear tyre perrishing

nearside steering rack inner joint has free play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 56,068 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

nearside steering rack inner joint has free play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 51,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

engine management light on

nearside wiper poor condition

offside front tyre wearing edge

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,704 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 31,551 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,957 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2010 24,579 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,517 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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AV05 CDU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV05 CDU, 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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AV05 CDU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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