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AV05 CFA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,545 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 82,660 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,759 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 69,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear box rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 48,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 30,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs starting to lip and slightly rust

near side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges 2.25mm

near side rear light cluster slightly cracked not showing any white light

off side front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,243 miles

o/s/r seat belt recoil slightly sluggish

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 CFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV05 CFA, 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 AV05 CFA registered?

AV05 CFA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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