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KC05 AVM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 AVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 102,000 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 96,094 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,094 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 93,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 93,993 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,228 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 22 Mar 2021 93,228 miles

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

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,838 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 90,838 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 85,181 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,174 miles

EML light on

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

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

Rear exhaust Corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,322 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,535 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 64,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,280 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,381 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 28,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,163 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 AVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AVM, 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 AVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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