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KC05 URB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,574 mi
Last recorded114,574 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 114,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 107,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 101,296 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

full exhaust system slightly rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,531 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 93,491 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,803 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyres perished

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 52% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 90,803 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear tyres perished

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 52% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 84,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

internal bonnet release lever insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 80,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,441 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,270 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,198 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 69,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,303 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,221 miles

advise n/s/f wiper blade has a split end

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,560 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,651 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 URB 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 URB, 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 URB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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