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KP05 LFW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,998 mi
Last recorded111,998 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 LFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 111,998 miles

Central box casing rubbing on heat shield

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central box casing rubbing on heat shield

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,719 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,805 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,805 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,873 miles

Nearside Rear slight play

n/s/r light lens has been repaired with tape.

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2016 86,082 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 86,082 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,339 miles

Side repeaters pale

Fail 6 Nov 2015 78,339 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Side repeaters pale

Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,920 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,920 miles

advise condition of rear exhaust box

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,011 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,561 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,678 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,677 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 28,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

suspect feont inner pads wearing on inner edge? requires checking

Pass 27 Aug 2008 20,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,752 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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KP05 LFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP05 LFW, 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 KP05 LFW registered?

KP05 LFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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