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AX05 DDE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 89,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 83,722 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked nail in o/s

Pass 8 Sep 2016 82,696 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,219 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2011 63,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2010 57,421 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 57,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2009 53,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,286 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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AX05 DDE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX05 DDE, 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 AX05 DDE registered?

AX05 DDE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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