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KM54 HVB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM54 HVB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 83,134 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to rear passenger door

Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,111 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to rear passenger door

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,764 miles

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,028 miles

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear door accident damage

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,309 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear door damage---

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,187 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,187 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,799 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,798 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box poor condition--

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 47,486 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,256 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 42,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,717 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 29,099 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 24,141 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,141 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,712 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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KM54 HVB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM54 HVB, 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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KM54 HVB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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