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AV05 WDS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,433 mi
Last recorded160,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 160,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 152,878 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 146,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,955 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 139,950 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 123,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Jan 2014 90,601 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 73,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,723 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,021 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 43,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,435 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 WDS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WDS, 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 WDS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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