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KJ05 EEH

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 114,193 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 114,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Cleaned with an additive. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/R14. N/S 4mm O/S New. Rear 175/65/R14. Both 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 103,555 miles

175/65/R14/82T. OF 5 OR 3 NR 4 NF 2mm.

Fail 17 Oct 2018 103,555 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre & Rear exhaust sections missing. (6.1.2 (a))

175/65/R14/82T. OF 5 OR 3 NR 4 NF 2mm.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ONLY JUST LEGAL. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,300 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,300 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,908 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,694 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear On Outer Wall Surface

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 70,397 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear On Outer Wall Surface

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside rear tyre wear

surface cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,427 miles

surface cracks/tears to offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,809 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,646 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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KJ05 EEH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 KJ05 EEH, 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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KJ05 EEH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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