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KB54 FYH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,282 mi
Last recorded163,282 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 163,282 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 163,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 159,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,091 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 149,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 145,336 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 141,225 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 137,653 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 132,894 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fouling inner wing.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Number plate light lens missing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn low,close to the legal limit.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 114,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer edge worn low,close to the legal limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,845 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 104,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,213 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Feb 2014 85,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,406 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 75,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 64,738 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,155 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,155 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,330 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,069 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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KB54 FYH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KB54 FYH, 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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KB54 FYH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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