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FV05 KNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,095 mi
Last recorded39,095 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,095 miles

rear silencer cover corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 39,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer cover corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,994 miles

front tyres worn to approx 2.5mm

some corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,027 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,901 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 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV05 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

FV05 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 KNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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