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KJ05 UME

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,227 mi
Last recorded51,227 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 51,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,408 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,726 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box / silencer outer casing deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2021 42,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box / silencer outer casing deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,267 miles

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,744 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 31,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,840 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 28,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,743 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,150 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,581 miles

nearsde front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 30 Mar 2010 11,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 8,931 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 UME is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

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

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The MOT history for KJ05 UME shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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