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EF05 KWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,175 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 75,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,509 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 69,239 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 69,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,304 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,989 miles

off side front tyer starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,840 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 22,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 16,992 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

exhaust rusty

Fail 14 May 2010 16,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 May 2009 13,116 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,743 miles

nearside front tyre badly kerbed

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 KWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF05 KWJ, 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 EF05 KWJ registered?

EF05 KWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is EF05 KWJ safe to buy?

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