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AX05 VRC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,642 mi
Last recorded126,642 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 VRC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Fail 7 Aug 2019 126,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 1 Aug 2018 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre very near wear bars and slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

Fail 1 Aug 2018 119,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge in cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre very near wear bars and slight damage to outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre on wear bars

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,236 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,305 miles

rear exhaust detiorated

Pass 6 Aug 2014 84,817 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,579 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 73,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,186 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 48,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,661 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 VRC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 VRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 VRC registered?

AX05 VRC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is AX05 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 VRC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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