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KP05 YXU

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,829 mi
Last recorded58,829 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 58,829 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Fail 14 Oct 2025 58,829 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,046 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,320 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 56,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroding away

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,633 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 55,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,901 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,423 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,697 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 48,263 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2015 46,390 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,545 miles

both rear tyres getting low/perishing

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,700 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,964 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 35,816 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,894 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 18,667 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 18,408 miles

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

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 YXU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 YXU registered?

KP05 YXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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