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CK05 XYV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,226 mi
Last recorded89,226 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 89,226 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,225 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 76,685 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 76,678 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke on pre test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 61,713 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 61,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 54,110 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,261 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 38,977 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 9 May 2017 32,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to front & rear suspension

Pass 10 May 2016 32,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 29,412 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 27,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 27,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 24,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 22,921 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 20,014 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,301 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2009 16,301 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,419 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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CK05 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CK05 XYV, 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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CK05 XYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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