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KJ05 EFM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,623 mi
Last recorded57,623 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,623 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Both + rear seat belts not check. (6.2.3 (a))

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,927 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 55,921 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,194 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 51,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,764 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 45,764 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,314 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 35,848 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 30,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,834 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 19,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,784 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,240 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 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KJ05 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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