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AX54 AUH

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,571 mi
Last recorded112,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 112,571 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 112,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering inoperative lock to lock (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 105,784 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 105,784 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 100,575 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,414 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,414 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,004 miles

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

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

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

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

advise engine management warning lamp displayed.

advise nearside rear seat back rest latch worn.

advise offside front tyre deep cut in outer wall.

Fail 9 Apr 2016 87,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' expired tax disc holder removed. (8.3.1e)

advise engine management warning lamp displayed.

advise nearside rear seat back rest latch worn.

advise offside front tyre deep cut in outer wall.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,266 miles

bonnet release leaver damaged

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,798 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,441 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,543 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,754 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 40,486 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,003 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,564 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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AX54 AUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX54 AUH, 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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AX54 AUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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