2005 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · KB05 GFJ
2005 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 106,188 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB05 GFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 106,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB05 GFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Citroen C3 (KB05 GFJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
KB05 GFJ Mileage History
- 26/06/202394,518 mi
- 19/06/202498,587 mi+4,069 mi
- 26/06/2025103,112 mi+4,525 mi
- 07/07/2025103,112 mi
- 29/06/2026106,188 mi+3,076 mi
Average of roughly 3,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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