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KX05 ZBV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,314 mi
Last recorded176,314 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 176,314 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 165,048 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch lining missing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 165,048 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch lining missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 157,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch guard missing

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front wheel arch guard damaged

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 157,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel arch guard missing

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Offside Front wheel arch guard damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

nearside front wheel arch lining missing

Fail 30 Mar 2015 144,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

nearside front wheel arch lining missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 131,849 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in o/s front headlight

slight fraying on n/s rear seat belt

Fail 3 Mar 2014 131,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in o/s front headlight

slight fraying on n/s rear seat belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 121,689 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in o/s front headlight

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2013 121,689 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in o/s front headlight

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,676 miles

Oil leak

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s headlight load levelling not working

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,676 miles

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

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

Oil leak

condensation in o/s headlight

o/s headlight load levelling not working

wheel trims fitted,wheel bolts not checked

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,909 miles

4 x wheel trims fitted ,wheel bolts not checked

accident damage evident behind rear bumper

condensation in o/s front headlight

Fail 25 Mar 2011 94,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

4 x wheel trims fitted ,wheel bolts not checked

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

accident damage evident behind rear bumper

condensation in o/s front headlight

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,348 miles

Bonnet Damaged. Offside Front Wheel Trim Damaged.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 81,304 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Bonnet Damaged. Offside Front Wheel Trim Damaged.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 66,237 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 66,237 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 59,346 miles

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

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 ZBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KX05 ZBV, 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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KX05 ZBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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