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AP05 KYT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,283 mi
Last recorded132,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 132,283 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 132,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 129,217 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 129,213 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIll holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Low on test - added coolant. ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 126,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,849 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 123,847 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 43,301 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 43,301 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 42,487 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 41,347 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,231 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,519 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 39,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In the Tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,166 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,766 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 35,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,589 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,368 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 21,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,848 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 19,848 miles

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

Offside front tyre valve not visible(behind wheel trim)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,422 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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AP05 KYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AP05 KYT, 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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AP05 KYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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