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KJ05 ULM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,265 mi
Last recorded50,265 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ULM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,265 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2026 50,265 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2025 47,568 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,561 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 44,073 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 44,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,319 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 39,319 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 32,024 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 32,024 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 31,283 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 31,283 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,716 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 27,708 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 16,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 16,567 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 16,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 16,212 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 15,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,382 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 13,791 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,981 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 8,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 6,001 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 ULM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

KJ05 ULM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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