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AX05 FLF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,672 mi
Last recorded120,672 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up on outside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 117,222 miles

Nearside Headlight misted up

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 117,222 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlight misted up

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,966 miles

Advise adjusting the rear brakes to reduce pedal travel and hand brake feel

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 113,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack fixing holes in chassis elongated to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise adjusting the rear brakes to reduce pedal travel and hand brake feel

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 110,757 miles

handbrake reserve travel low

Fail 4 Dec 2021 110,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,806 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 107,806 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,283 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 102,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 95,568 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 90,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 79,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount corroded off gear box

Fail 30 Mar 2016 76,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box joint (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount corroded off gear box

Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,765 miles

rear exhust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 Apr 2013 56,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2012 48,900 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 48,900 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 40,314 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen outside swept area

Fail 30 Apr 2011 40,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

chip in screen outside swept area

n/s/r tire cut deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 May 2010 31,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,237 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 11,105 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 FLF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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