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KC05 SUY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,169 mi
Last recorded53,169 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 53,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,033 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 51,033 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to outer sills both sides

Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,485 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))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 45,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,343 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,343 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,668 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,488 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Apr 2015 33,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Apr 2014 29,959 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,959 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 16,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,645 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 SUY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KC05 SUY, 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 SUY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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