CarVerify

Free Car Check

MM55 AEK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,350 mi
Last recorded60,350 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 AEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 60,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle rebound rubbers deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,402 miles

sump porous and leaking oil

Fail 22 Sep 2017 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to o/s rear at time of test, all other are 185 65 15 (4.1.A.1a)

sump porous and leaking oil

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,556 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 55,556 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,155 miles

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

oil leak through the corrosion on sump

Fail 17 Aug 2015 50,155 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

oil leak through the corrosion on sump

Pass 10 Jun 2014 46,396 miles

offside front inner brake disc surface corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2014 46,396 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rear and centre silencers outer covers corroding/coming adrift

offside front inner brake disc surface corroding

recommend wheel alignment/tracking checked

Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,975 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,975 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,492 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 37,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 30,367 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,367 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,310 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 34,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,233 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 14,233 miles

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

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MM55 AEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 AEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MM55 AEK?

You can check the full history of MM55 AEK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MM55 AEK registered?

MM55 AEK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is MM55 AEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 AEK shows 20 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM55 AEK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MM55 AEK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.