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FY05 XKV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,904 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s + o/s inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2022 109,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 109,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 106,205 miles

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer against tow bar

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,366 miles

Nearside Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring worn

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 98,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring worn

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,880 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,880 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 90,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BROKEN BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT AT THE STEERING WHEEL (2.1.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 82,240 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 82,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 74,140 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,331 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,963 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,956 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 51,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,550 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,550 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,649 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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FY05 XKV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY05 XKV, 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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FY05 XKV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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