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KX05 ZBC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 80,176 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust rusted

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 73,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,223 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 73,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,116 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 67,469 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 67,469 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 62,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,043 miles

exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,803 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,803 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 41,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,407 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KX05 ZBC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KX05 ZBC, 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 KX05 ZBC registered?

KX05 ZBC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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