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SB05 KMV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,226 mi
Last recorded105,226 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 KMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,226 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 105,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,489 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 93,489 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,853 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 73,595 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,595 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 64,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 549,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 549,474 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 46,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 40,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,277 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 23,471 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SB05 KMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SB05 KMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 KMV registered?

SB05 KMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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