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KS05 JXX

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,685 mi
Last recorded125,685 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 125,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 125,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 125,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

General corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 118,893 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 112,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,705 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 106,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

wipers not tested

Pass 21 Feb 2017 96,520 miles

centre stop lamp not working

slight play to offside and nearsid steering arms

Fail 21 Feb 2017 96,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

centre stop lamp not working

slight play to offside and nearsid steering arms

Fail 15 Feb 2017 96,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre stop lamp not working

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,652 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)

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,444 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 exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corroded rear silencer box

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,738 miles

corroded rear silencer box

Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

corroded rear exhaust silencer.

offside rear perishing tyre wear low.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,754 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2011 49,244 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside rear numberplate light dim

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,442 miles

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

Fail 27 Feb 2010 44,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres ON legal limit.

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,880 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 40,880 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,138 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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KS05 JXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KS05 JXX, 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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KS05 JXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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