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KP05 YYB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,389 mi
Last recorded99,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 99,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet stay missing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 99,225 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet stay missing

Pass 8 Jan 2022 91,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 91,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 67,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,735 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,219 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,005 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 39,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 33,268 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 28 May 2011 28,593 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2011 28,593 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,944 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,435 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat-unable to check seatbelt.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 19,435 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat-unable to check seatbelt.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 13 May 2008 16,755 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 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black 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 YYB, 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 YYB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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