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KB05 ONC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,144 mi
Last recorded132,144 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ONC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,144 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 132,144 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,491 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,344 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 120,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,362 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 111,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,364 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,364 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,438 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,316 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 87,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,780 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 79,148 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2013 79,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2012 74,289 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 74,289 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 44,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,535 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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KB05 ONC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ONC, 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 ONC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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