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AV05 CPO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,317 mi
Last recorded91,317 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,454 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 82,600 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,474 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Pass 4 May 2016 73,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 60,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 60,819 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,876 miles

advise oil leak at drive shaft oil seal n/s

Fail 9 May 2012 56,846 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak at drive shaft oil seal n/s

Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,460 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,512 miles

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)

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 CPO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CPO, 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 CPO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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