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KJ05 UKM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,828 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 136,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 122,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,474 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,472 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 99,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 99,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to nearside of windscreen outside of drivers view of road

Exhaust fumes in engine bay

Front exhaust deteriorating

Rear lower engine stabiliser deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,161 miles

but not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

damage to the swept area of the windscreen

engine oil dip stick broken

high level stop lamp is inoperative

items removed from the drives view prior to test

nearside headlamp is damp

Fail 14 Sep 2015 95,161 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

but not considered to be affecting the drivers view of the road

damage to the swept area of the windscreen

engine oil dip stick broken

high level stop lamp is inoperative

items removed from the drives view prior to test

nearside headlamp is damp

Pass 3 Sep 2014 84,271 miles

air intake pipes loose

both nearside tyres getting low

high level stop lamp inoperative

nearside headlamp damp

slight damage to offside front anti roll bar link upper dust boot

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,173 miles

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

smell of exhaust fumes and chuffing noise under bonnet suspect blowing injector

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

smell of exhaust fumes and chuffing noise under bonnet suspect blowing injector

Pass 30 Aug 2012 70,367 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 70,361 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,876 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 50,889 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 50,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT

FRONT WIPER BLADES TO BE RECHECKED

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,065 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,371 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 UKM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UKM, 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 KJ05 UKM registered?

KJ05 UKM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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