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AX55 CRU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,512 mi
Last recorded73,512 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 73,512 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seal(s) leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box weld. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light intermitently works (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 50,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,411 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 44,425 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 41,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 41,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 38,045 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 38,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 35,704 miles

n/s mirror missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,347 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 32,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,535 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,894 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s front wiper spoiler hitting on glass in one direction

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,702 miles

ns door mirror insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2008 16,503 miles

damage to nearside rear light lense

damage to nearside wing mirror

Fail 2 Dec 2008 16,503 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

damage to nearside rear light lense

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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AX55 CRU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX55 CRU, 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 AX55 CRU registered?

AX55 CRU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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