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KS05 NKT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 NKT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 136,143 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 133,024 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 133,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 126,550 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 126,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,493 miles

Back box outer skin peeling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak Engine area ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 120,493 miles

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

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

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

Back box outer skin peeling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak Engine area ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 1.6mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 113,925 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 113,925 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2015 106,545 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 106,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,424 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 99,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,273 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,233 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offsdie steering arm has slight play

Fail 23 Jun 2012 82,127 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offsdie steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2011 74,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,604 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 48,699 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 48,699 miles

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

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 NKT 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 57.1%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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