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AX05 DDA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,651 mi
Last recorded160,651 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 160,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattleing

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Fail 20 Feb 2019 160,648 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose and rattleing

slight blow from rear exhaust joint

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,103 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

power steering very light on right hand lock

Fail 9 Feb 2018 145,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

power steering very light on right hand lock

Pass 13 Feb 2017 132,785 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight on left lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 132,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly tight on left lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,995 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,393 miles

o/s/r tyre wallperrished

Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,300 miles

1. Exhaust rear box corroded. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 10 May 2011 66,366 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 66,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 54,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 May 2009 40,852 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,852 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 30,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 30,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AX05 DDA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX05 DDA, 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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AX05 DDA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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