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FY54 KXT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,495 mi
Last recorded90,495 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,495 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 84,259 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 84,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tail box outer skin deterioated

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,534 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,293 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,085 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 49,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,830 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 36,315 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 36,315 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,892 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 29,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,093 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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FY54 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FY54 KXT, 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 FY54 KXT registered?

FY54 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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