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KU05 KKO

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 KKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 105,472 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 105,472 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,050 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 99,050 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 91,732 miles

Evidence of fuel leak from tank, not leaking at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2016 91,732 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Evidence of fuel leak from tank, not leaking at time of test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 83,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,969 miles

Evidence of fuel leak from tank, not leaking at time of test

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,054 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,048 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,271 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,961 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,482 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,377 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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KU05 KKO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU05 KKO, 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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What year was KU05 KKO registered?

KU05 KKO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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