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AV55 EUA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,523 mi
Last recorded73,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 EUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,523 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 73,523 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 70,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill bubbling with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,670 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective detached/corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 60,013 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished and breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,108 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall condition poor perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall condition poor perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 54,963 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 54,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,033 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,687 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn and corroded

Rear coil springs partially corroded

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Sep 2012 33,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,273 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs rusted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 28,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,555 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 EUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV55 EUA, 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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AV55 EUA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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