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KC05 FXV

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,165 mi
Last recorded134,165 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 FXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing heavier on inner edges of tread

Fail 25 Apr 2018 134,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing heavier on inner edges of tread

Pass 10 Apr 2017 128,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,134 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,975 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,507 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 100,507 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,507 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,010 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 16,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 74,438 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,148 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade poor fit on to wiper arm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,198 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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