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BW05 KUJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,323 mi
Last recorded45,323 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 KUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 44,776 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 44,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 44,012 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,076 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 43,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda sensor faulty (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 42,298 miles

ns/f wiper blade deteriorating

slight bind at os/f brake

slightly low reading from os/r brake

Fail 29 Aug 2016 42,298 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ns/f wiper blade deteriorating

slight bind at os/f brake

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,141 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,284 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)

front exhaust braket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,864 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 36,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 34,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,418 miles

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,015 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wiper is split

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,676 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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BW05 KUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BW05 KUJ, 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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BW05 KUJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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