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KP05 UOL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

20,452 mi
Last recorded20,452 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 20,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 20,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure All three rubber mounts deteriorated/damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 20,342 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

nsf headlamp unit damaged

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2024 20,089 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded / pitted slightly on edge of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlight beam pattern slightly distorted ( lens cloudy)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear tyres perished (10 year old tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 19,424 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 18,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 18,560 miles

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

both front headlamp lens misty

Fail 24 Sep 2021 18,557 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

both front headlamp lens misty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 18,127 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 18,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 17,685 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 17,685 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 17,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal and greased (3.6.B.2c)

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

poor beam pattern

slight perishing on tyres

Pass 30 May 2017 16,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cut in the o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 17 May 2016 16,311 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated/corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 16,050 miles

brake pipes greased

corrosion on rear box

Fail 21 May 2015 16,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

corrosion on rear box

Pass 28 May 2014 15,756 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear exhaust corroded

screenwashers weak

Fail 7 May 2013 14,998 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 14,998 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2012 14,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 14,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 12,579 miles

nearside front tyre worn and deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2009 10,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2009 10,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 8,471 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 8,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UOL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KP05 UOL, 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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KP05 UOL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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