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KB05 ZVM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,440 mi
Last recorded81,440 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,228 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 80,228 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 79,206 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 79,206 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system condition. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,504 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 65,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,550 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,821 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 57,872 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s front fog light missing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,883 miles

engine oil leak

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,803 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,837 miles

exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,124 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,316 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 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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