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AX54 FLM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,622 mi
Last recorded89,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 89,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW, DISCS WORN. ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

play in nearside track ros end - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW, DISCS WORN. ADVISE THEY ARE REPLACED

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

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

play in nearside track ros end - ADVISE THIS IS REPLACED

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,458 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 61,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,755 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,459 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 44,414 miles

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

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

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 FLM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX54 FLM, 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 AX54 FLM registered?

AX54 FLM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is AX54 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 FLM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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