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KY05 BRX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,828 mi
Last recorded155,828 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020 155,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 152,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 152,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 144,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 144,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flexi insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 136,879 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 17 Nov 2017 136,879 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,262 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Mar 2016 124,029 miles

emmisions not detected

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,857 miles

advise front b/discs corroded

advise front b/discs worn & lipped

advise rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2014 109,857 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front b/discs corroded

advise front b/discs worn & lipped

advise glow plug light on

advise rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,601 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 22 Mar 2013 103,601 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,998 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 96,997 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,027 miles

advise child seat n/s rear

advise o/s rear no plate bulb came on when tapped

advise rear tyres low tread

advise surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,318 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,450 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,668 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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KY05 BRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY05 BRX, 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 KY05 BRX registered?

KY05 BRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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