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KL05 DJU

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,667 mi
Last recorded84,667 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 84,667 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,800 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 76,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 73,337 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 73,337 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 69,602 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oily under engine but no definite leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has pinhole (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 66,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has pinhole (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,997 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive of engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oily under engine but not obviously leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 54,661 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,118 miles

All tyres slight cracked.

Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,118 miles

All tyres slight cracked.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 39,130 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,130 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,507 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 31,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,263 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,064 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 15,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 10,734 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 DJU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KL05 DJU, 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 KL05 DJU registered?

KL05 DJU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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