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EY55 AXK

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 AXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,702 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding when jacked up

Fail 23 Jul 2026 89,702 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside rear wheel binding when jacked up

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 87,251 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 84,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 82,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,572 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Feb 2019 79,091 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 74,634 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 20 Feb 2018 74,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,722 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,994 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

Offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,863 miles

Both front lower wishbone front bushes perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,863 miles

Both front lower wishbone front bushes perished.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,027 miles

Nearside rear coil spring starting to corrode.

Offside front roll bar link arm lower ball joint gaiter slightly damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 48,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front Tyre perrishing slightly

offside front Tyre perrishing slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,576 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front Tyre perrishing slightly

offside front Tyre perrishing slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 32,182 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,476 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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EY55 AXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EY55 AXK, 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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EY55 AXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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