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KD05 GXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,397 mi
Last recorded113,397 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 GXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 113,397 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Feb 2017 109,654 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1 x rear exhaust mount broken

Coolant leak bad ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs corroded

offside rear brake binding

Pass 29 Feb 2016 102,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 102,411 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour NS&OS (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour NS&OS (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 94,044 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,667 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,667 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 82,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,327 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,121 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 75,403 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 75,403 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,452 miles

Both front tyre treads low on edges

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyre treads low on edges

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,054 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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KD05 GXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KD05 GXJ, 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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KD05 GXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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