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KB54 FYV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,740 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2018 85,738 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f o/sf anti/roll bar housing brackets corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.[slight]

Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,255 miles

front sub/frame corroded.

o/s/r wheel bearing [slight roughness when rotated.]

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,722 miles

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

front sub- frame corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,722 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front sub- frame corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 65,773 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 57,458 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 57,458 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 52,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,767 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 44,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 36,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 28,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KB54 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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