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AY05 KVU

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,239 mi
Last recorded63,239 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,443 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers fair

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust deteriorating and bracket broken

Fail 25 Jun 2015 50,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers fair

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust deteriorating and bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre perishing on sidewall

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,092 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2013 44,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,196 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jun 2012 42,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,006 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,249 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 26,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AY05 KVU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY05 KVU, 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 AY05 KVU registered?

AY05 KVU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AY05 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 KVU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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