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KN05 GXL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,198 mi
Last recorded107,198 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 GXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,198 miles

Offside mirror glass loose

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2016 107,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside mirror glass loose

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,305 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,123 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

n/s headlamp full of condensation

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

high level brake lamp not working

n/s headlamp full of condensation

Fail 5 Mar 2013 51,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,362 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,213 miles

rearexhaust rusting

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,293 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 28,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,773 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,295 miles

sidewall scuffed n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,206 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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KN05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KN05 GXL, 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 KN05 GXL registered?

KN05 GXL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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