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VE05 KXU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,530 mi
Last recorded40,530 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 40,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 37,638 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,597 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 33,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,206 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,765 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2019 30,844 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,178 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 7 Feb 2017 28,178 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,546 miles

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,662 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 23,008 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 23,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre starting to split on wall

Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,346 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,784 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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VE05 KXU 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 90.5%.

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 VE05 KXU, 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 VE05 KXU registered?

VE05 KXU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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