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L70 AST

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 AST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 66,382 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,022 miles

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

engine managment light displayed

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,434 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 55,344 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

air bag light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,545 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 25,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L70 AST is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L70 AST, 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 L70 AST registered?

L70 AST is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is L70 AST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 AST shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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