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AX54 VPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,362 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,033 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 40,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,877 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,954 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,250 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,839 miles

rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,568 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 27,499 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 27,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 22,632 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 17,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,999 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 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX54 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

AX54 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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