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KH05 BVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,902 mi
Last recorded143,902 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 143,902 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

O/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 130,270 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 125,068 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,447 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 112,678 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre inner side wall deteriorated and unevenly worn tread

offside front tyre inner side wall deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 110,807 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,806 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and hanger but not makeing insecure

front tyres perishing

Pass 10 May 2013 88,075 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2013 88,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,066 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

offside rear bump stop rubber/bush missing

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2012 60,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged

offside rear bump stop rubber/bush missing

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,146 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 47,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 38,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,076 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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KH05 BVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KH05 BVJ, 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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KH05 BVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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