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FV55 AKO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 163,101 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 153,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 141,007 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 126,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 103,402 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,795 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 84,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 84,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills weak x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 81,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills weak x2 (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cracking (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,436 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,234 miles

Both rear suspension bump-stops deteriorated

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs showing some wear / pitted slightly

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,110 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,242 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,294 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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FV55 AKO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV55 AKO, 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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FV55 AKO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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