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KC05 FZE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,013 mi
Last recorded65,013 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 65,013 miles

Offside Rear lens damage

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 62,630 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp misty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 56,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside

Pass 30 May 2022 53,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 50,219 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2021 50,219 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 May 2020 44,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 35,321 miles

Bonnet release handle insecure

Corrosion to both rear coil springs

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 34,289 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 24 May 2017 30,309 miles

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Both rear tyre perishing inner/outer treads

Damage to n/s/f outer wheel rim

NOTE. Bonnet release handle insecure

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn/perishing

Rear exhaust box poor / rusty

Rear exhaust system bracket rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 27,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 24,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 19,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 14,967 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 14,936 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 13,031 miles

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 11,543 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 10,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 10,017 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 8,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wiper blades are slightly split

Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,856 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,856 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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KC05 FZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 KC05 FZE, 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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What year was KC05 FZE registered?

KC05 FZE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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