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FV05 KMU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KMU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 95,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,886 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front discs badly worn

off side front tyre low and scrubbing

Fail 6 Jul 2017 92,885 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front discs badly worn

off side front tyre low and scrubbing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 88,410 miles

slight play in nearside lower ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,557 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

temp. repair to rear exhaust mounting but still supported ok

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,557 miles

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

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

temp. repair to rear exhaust mounting but still supported ok

Fail 8 Jul 2014 71,118 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported by temp.repair

Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,118 miles

nail in offside rear tyre and worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still supported by temp.repair

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,360 miles

exhaust bracket corroded off but system still supported ok

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust bracket corroded off but system still supported ok

rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,794 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,563 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,788 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,991 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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FV05 KMU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 FV05 KMU, 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 FV05 KMU registered?

FV05 KMU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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