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AO55 KXM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,179 mi
Last recorded68,179 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,179 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 66,084 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 62,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2015 62,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 20 Sep 2014 57,570 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Fail 20 Sep 2014 57,570 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front brake slightly binding on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,487 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,085 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,308 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO55 KXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO55 KXM, 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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What year was AO55 KXM registered?

AO55 KXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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