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AX54 RXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

38,438 mi
Last recorded38,438 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 RXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,438 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 38,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2025 37,933 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,184 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,801 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 36,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 35,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2020 32,640 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,031 miles

Rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 22 Jan 2019 32,031 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 23 Jan 2018 31,422 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,978 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2017 29,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 82t (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,378 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,536 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 23,886 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,163 miles

cant see front brake pads

Pass 22 Jan 2009 13,150 miles

wipers split but clear screen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 8,638 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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AX54 RXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

AX54 RXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AX54 RXM safe to buy?

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