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KJ05 ULE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ULE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 140,387 miles

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Nearside front coil spring possible incorrectly fitted

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 140,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops are missing

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

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

Nearside front coil spring possible incorrectly fitted

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,805 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 125,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front fog lamp smoking

Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,774 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 120,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 113,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 102,962 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 102,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,987 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,746 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish in treads

slight movement in steering coloum

Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front tyres low

rear silencer very rusty

rear tyres starting to perish in treads

slight movement in steering coloum

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,693 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating outter casing

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f indicator bulbs discoloured

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f wheel/tyre slightly distorted

o/s/f door check strap stiff and worn

Fail 28 Mar 2012 72,692 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating outter casing

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f indicator bulbs discoloured

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f wheel/tyre slightly distorted

o/s/f door check strap stiff and worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

front no plate slightly loose

Fail 21 Mar 2011 61,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

front no plate slightly loose

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,933 miles

All tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs lipped and slightly rusty

near side rear tyre perishing and out of shape 2.75mm

nearside front tyre side wall damaged tread 2.0mm

off side front tyre tread 2.5mm

un-able to check near side rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,234 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 ULE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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