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KM05 XNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,129 mi
Last recorded62,129 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,129 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust silencer damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 54,039 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 50,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 43,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,027 miles

engine running slightly hot [advice]

Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 36,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,560 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 27,118 miles

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

Front Exhaust box corroded

Rear Brakes noisy - squeek

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,342 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,031 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,919 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,065 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 20,061 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,138 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 17,420 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Jul 2009 14,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 11,968 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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KM05 XNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KM05 XNJ, 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 KM05 XNJ registered?

KM05 XNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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