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KC05 JTO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,176 mi
Last recorded137,176 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 JTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,176 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 124,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 124,996 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,007 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top bearings stiff (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 121,007 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top bearings stiff (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust heat sheld loose but no insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osf (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 21 Sep 2019 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and osf (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and nsf headlamp is misty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2018 108,155 miles

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

front exhaust is blowing and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 108,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front exhaust is blowing and rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 107,929 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Heavy condensation in lamp unit, bulb insecure. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting noisy, rough when turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Fog lamp unit damaged.

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting noisy, rough when turned. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,109 miles

Front Top suspension bearings noisi on side to side both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 78,098 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,524 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box and mounting deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box and mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,984 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 47,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,457 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 41,500 miles

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

center stop light inoprative

Pass 12 May 2011 35,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,182 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,861 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 JTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTO, 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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KC05 JTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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