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KL05 DJE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

174,990 mi
Last recorded174,990 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 174,990 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 174,990 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 173,447 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 172,028 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 172,028 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 170,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 170,253 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 168,421 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 168,421 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 166,368 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 164,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,544 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,605 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 56,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,266 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,385 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,018 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 17,434 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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KL05 DJE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KL05 DJE, 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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KL05 DJE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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