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KA54 KFT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,160 mi
Last recorded155,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 KFT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 155,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 143,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 142,722 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 142,251 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 141,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 141,883 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,127 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 139,938 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 139,938 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 138,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 134,958 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 134,958 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 132,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,818 miles

high level brake light inop

rear wiper blade split

slight knocking on steering/suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2013 109,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2012

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near-side headlamp water ingress

Fail 16 Jun 2011 88,971 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near-side headlamp water ingress

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 64,438 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 64,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,278 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,278 miles

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

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

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

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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KA54 KFT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KA54 KFT, 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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KA54 KFT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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