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AV05 CGX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,779 mi
Last recorded85,779 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,779 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 85,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill holed by rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,350 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 84,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 83,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 82,234 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,322 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/60x15) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 75,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section slightly deteriorated. minor leak. Rear section outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 68,411 miles

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Fail 28 Dec 2018 68,411 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,334 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on the edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,949 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,651 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,547 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,164 miles

offside and nearside front tyres low and cracking on the side walls

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,111 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,336 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,336 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,156 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 CGX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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