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LS05 KSV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,683 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,338 miles

Bonnet Release Handle Broken But Still Able To Use

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2018 87,337 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear Exhaust Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet Release Handle Broken But Still Able To Use

Engine Coolant Below Minimum

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Underside Of Vehicle Components Corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,855 miles

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

Nearside Front bonnet release mechanism faulty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 11 Jul 2017 83,855 miles

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

Nearside Front bonnet release mechanism faulty

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 78,243 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,384 miles

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

general corrosion underneath including rear coil springs

nearside front gaiter oily

nearside rear tyre splits in tread and worn edges

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/f tyre wearing edges.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/s/f tyre wearing edges.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s wiper split

Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 53,561 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2010 53,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,851 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 33,783 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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LS05 KSV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS05 KSV, 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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LS05 KSV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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