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AY05 LHD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,283 mi
Last recorded37,283 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 37,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,142 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 31,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,391 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,852 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2011 23,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 21,111 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 18,876 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread and one also in sidewall[removed]

Pass 13 May 2008 14,199 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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AY05 LHD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY05 LHD, 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 AY05 LHD registered?

AY05 LHD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AY05 LHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LHD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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