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AV05 CTO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 104,476 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,127 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded [ taped up ]

Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 87,397 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 77,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,930 miles

outer sills corroded but not holed at time of test

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2020 62,446 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 62,446 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,583 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, perished and has uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/Front arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and has uneven wear

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 20 Mar 2018 54,573 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,907 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,401 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 27,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,043 miles

all 4 tyres side walls badly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,134 miles

all4 tyres side walls badly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,700 miles

all tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

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 CTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

AV05 CTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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