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SM05 KOU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,299 mi
Last recorded79,299 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 79,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 77,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 75,385 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 75,385 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 72,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 70,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 68,962 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 67,407 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 67,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,117 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 55,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,184 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 52,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 47,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,895 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 23,592 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,592 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 18,696 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,588 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 31 Jul 2008 13,787 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SM05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SM05 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 KOU registered?

SM05 KOU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is SM05 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 KOU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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