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AX05 FML

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,585 mi
Last recorded135,585 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 135,585 miles

Fuel filter not correctly attached to engine

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 129,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 123,685 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both bald on inner edges of = reqs tracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Internal damage to lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 115,474 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 115,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam + wet within lens (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 103,198 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 103,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsr light lens

Pass 20 Mar 2014 96,390 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,890 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,881 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn inner

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs worn inner

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,430 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FML is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FML, 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 FML registered?

AX05 FML is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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