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AV54 DNX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,798 mi
Last recorded47,798 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 47,798 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 45,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 44,126 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 43,055 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 42,104 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,235 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 41,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,634 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 40,634 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,388 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,033 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 35,673 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 34,415 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,415 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,106 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 29,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 27,190 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,066 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,175 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,917 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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AV54 DNX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV54 DNX, 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 AV54 DNX registered?

AV54 DNX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AV54 DNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 DNX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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