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AO55 KYE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

262,856 mi
Last recorded262,856 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 KYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 262,856 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 251,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner & both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 236,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 222,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 192,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 163,390 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,125 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 86,149 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,702 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 61,693 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,114 miles

O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED AND WEAK

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,740 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 40,109 miles

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

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

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

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 KYE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO55 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

AO55 KYE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AO55 KYE safe to buy?

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