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KN05 GXR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,788 mi
Last recorded91,788 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 GXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,788 miles

Nearside hand brake low

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 86,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 82,422 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre possibly out of shape?

Sump corroding

Travel on handbrake

Fail 22 May 2017 82,422 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside rear tyre possibly out of shape?

Sump corroding

Travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,654 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyre perishing

Sump corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,654 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear tyre perishing

Sump corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,446 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,968 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 tyres slight perishing

Fail 30 May 2014 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 tyres slight perishing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,768 miles

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

backbox outer skin loose

Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,768 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

backbox outer skin loose

Pass 31 May 2012 56,566 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 56,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,613 miles

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

OSF Tyre perished

Fail 31 May 2011 49,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OSF Tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2010 42,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 41,483 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 41,483 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 34,945 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 34,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 GXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GXR, 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 GXR registered?

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

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