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AK05 KNL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 92,090 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 89,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 72,661 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 67,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 67,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 60,573 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 60,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 54,829 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 54,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,203 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 47,203 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear exhaust box corroded

wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,469 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,238 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,867 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration on outer wall

Pass 24 Mar 2012 22,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,595 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 18,595 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,035 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 10,493 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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AK05 KNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 KNL, 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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AK05 KNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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