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KF05 LXP

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,835 mi
Last recorded96,835 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 LXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 96,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 95,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 83,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,963 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 71,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2014 71,954 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

both headlights has conensation

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,836 miles

Oil leak

front registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,519 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,934 miles

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

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

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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KF05 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF05 LXP, 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 KF05 LXP registered?

KF05 LXP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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