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AV05 CUK

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,605 mi
Last recorded81,605 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 81,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front shock absorber top mount noisy and worn

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front shock absorber top mount noisy and worn

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

Pass 12 May 2015 70,629 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

nearside front top suspension mount/bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 7 May 2015 70,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both front tyres wearing inside edges

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Nearside front tope suspension mount/bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 15 May 2014 57,008 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,068 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,068 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 34,701 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,310 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 26,310 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 26,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,429 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,201 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 15,862 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 CUK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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