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KU05 XOV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,465 mi
Last recorded125,465 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,465 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 125,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 120,476 miles

front inner brake pads look worn

headlamps have water ingress

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,662 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,771 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 84,144 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Fail 6 Jan 2010 84,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,668 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,768 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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KU05 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KU05 XOV, 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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What year was KU05 XOV registered?

KU05 XOV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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