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AK05 BKV

2005 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,756 mi
Last recorded119,756 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,756 miles

MIL on

oil leaks / oil low

rear no, plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2019 119,751 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

MIL on

oil leaks / oil low

rear no, plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,752 miles

MIL light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad oil leaks

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,597 miles

MIL light on

heat shield adrift

Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

MIL light on

heat shield adrift

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,506 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

heat shield adrift

oil leaks

park brake 18%

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,012 miles

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

front brakes deteriorating

front tyres on / near limit...poor

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,012 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes deteriorating

front tyres on / near limit...poor

Pass 4 May 2011 68,949 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AK05 BKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK05 BKV, 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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AK05 BKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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