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ST05 AXU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 AXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 23,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Gear box mount worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2025 23,134 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flange fixing corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Gear box mount worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2024 22,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 22,166 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 21,292 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight noise

Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,853 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 19,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 17,778 miles

front brake discs very slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 17,777 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs very slightly corroded

slight clunk when steering turned lock to lock suspect strut top mounting faulty

Pass 27 Feb 2020 17,213 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 84V landsail slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspect wheel bearing rough/noisy possibly brake roughness

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 17,212 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 84V landsail slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspect wheel bearing rough/noisy possibly brake roughness

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 16,573 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 16,054 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 14,978 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 14,978 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,003 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracked sidewall 195/60/r16/88v xl

Fail 13 Mar 2015 15,003 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracked sidewall 195/60/r16/88v xl

Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,240 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 13,240 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 11,591 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 11,591 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 10,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,982 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 8,982 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 8,138 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 8,138 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 6,650 miles

O/S N/ S FRONT AND N /S REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,005 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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ST05 AXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST05 AXU, 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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ST05 AXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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