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KB05 KXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,651 mi
Last recorded97,651 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2020 96,979 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 96,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 93,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 88,222 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has cut on inside edge, not exposing cords

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,373 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded but is not blowing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,650 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,820 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 46,113 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,255 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 35,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,744 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,292 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 27,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KB05 KXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KB05 KXW, 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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KB05 KXW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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