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EF05 KWE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 91,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 89,356 miles

Central Rear stop lamp disconnected

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet cable lever broken, still in working order

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet cable lever broken

crack in windscreen

front brake pads appear low

Fail 20 Jun 2019 86,208 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet cable lever broken

crack in windscreen

front brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,549 miles

Front indicators x2 slightly discoloured

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,303 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,354 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Jul 2016 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2015 68,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre cracking across tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,432 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the edges 175/65/R14T event

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,444 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,863 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,863 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,564 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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EF05 KWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF05 KWE, 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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EF05 KWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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