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AV05 CSO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CSO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,957 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 112,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 97,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,375 miles

left hand rear bump stop missing

rear silencer badly corroded and has slight blow advise attension

rear silencer support bracket broken at bottom advise attension

Fail 13 Mar 2013 83,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

left hand rear bump stop missing

rear silencer badly corroded and has slight blow advise attension

rear silencer support bracket broken at bottom advise attension

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,773 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,650 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 53,650 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,952 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,843 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 CSO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

AV05 CSO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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