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RK55 AJO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 54,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,063 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2024 46,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 46,271 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 42,300 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 42,083 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,039 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 41,039 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 34,116 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 34,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 26,009 miles

both front tyres perished

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,639 miles

surface corrosion sump,rear axle,exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,112 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs wearing

Fail 24 Jan 2017 25,112 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

front discs wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,840 miles

e.c.u light on

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly perrished

Pass 1 May 2014 23,249 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall heavily perrished. n/s front antiroll bar link upper dust cover securing clip insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,793 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,168 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,859 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,852 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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RK55 AJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK55 AJO, 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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RK55 AJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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