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AO05 KAK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,286 miles

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,248 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive blowing on system (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear exhust boxes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,472 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear number plate becomeing poor

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,096 miles

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h headlamp has condensation in inner of lamp ,not afecting beamimage at time of test

r/h/f tyre has cut in outer wall not showing canvas

Fail 10 Mar 2016 82,033 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads unable to assess in full

l/h headlamp has condensation in inner of lamp ,not afecting beamimage at time of test

r/h/f tyre has cut in outer wall not showing canvas

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

offside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 72,824 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,562 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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AO05 KAK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 KAK, 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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AO05 KAK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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