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SE05 KYY

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,521 mi
Last recorded55,521 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 KYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,521 miles

Exhaust back box is being held with a temp repair

Metal brake pipes rusted

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,521 miles

Exhaust back box is being held with a temp repair

Metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 1 Apr 2014 48,577 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

battery loose but still surcure

coil springs corroded

one of rear glass catch not working

slight movement in steering system

Fail 31 Mar 2014 48,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

age cracking to suspension rubbers

battery loose but still surcure

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads on limit at time of test

one of rear glass catch not working

slight movement in steering system

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,362 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 38,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,824 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 23,484 miles

all tyres fitted to vehicle have sidewalls in very poor condition (1856515 hr)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,946 miles

all tyres have sidewall cracks

brake pedel rubber missing

w/blade split

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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SE05 KYY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE05 KYY, 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 SE05 KYY registered?

SE05 KYY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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