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AV55 EGY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,582 mi
Last recorded109,582 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 98,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,834 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged/cracked but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 29 Sep 2016 80,902 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged/cracked but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2015 60,939 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 60,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/s/r suspension bump stop missing.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,544 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,134 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty but secure

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,663 miles

Rear exhaust strap rusty.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 27,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust strap rusty.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,552 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,341 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 9,248 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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AV55 EGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV55 EGY, 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 AV55 EGY registered?

AV55 EGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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