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KC05 AUE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 155,721 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 148,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 138,930 miles

clutch noisey

oil low

Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,933 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,537 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 117,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 106,082 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,086 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,000 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

AUX belt very deteriorated

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,636 miles

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trims

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust outer skin peeling

unable to fully inspect front brakes due to wheel trims

Pass 14 May 2012 56,397 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 48,662 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,821 miles

BOYH WIPERS SPLIT

Pass 12 May 2009 31,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,347 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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KC05 AUE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KC05 AUE, 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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KC05 AUE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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