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M55 AEF

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,658 mi
Last recorded88,658 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 AEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,658 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 85,319 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 73,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,040 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 57,469 miles

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

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

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

exhaust centre section deteriorating

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 45,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,163 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 39,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 32,051 miles

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

all four tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,749 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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M55 AEF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M55 AEF, 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 M55 AEF registered?

M55 AEF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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