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AV05 CTE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,094 mi
Last recorded58,094 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 58,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 46,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f flexi brake hose insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2025 46,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f flexi brake hose insecure

rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2023 37,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Fail 6 Jan 2023 37,484 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 6 Jan 2022 34,688 miles

rear exhaust outer skin coroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 34,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,550 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 28,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 27,022 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 23,299 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play wishbone bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge low/ uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,092 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 12,669 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,231 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,096 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 6,192 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 CTE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CTE, 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 CTE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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