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EF05 KWT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,359 mi
Last recorded154,359 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 154,359 miles

Nearside Rear oval 175/67r14

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot strut weak

Fail 13 Jun 2024 154,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear oval 175/67r14

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot strut weak

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 149,715 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 149,714 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 142,490 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 142,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 137,138 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 4 Jun 2020 130,606 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 123,042 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 114,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 108,145 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 101,265 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 101,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 May 2015 96,169 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rear hanger coroded away

front tyres tread getting low on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 96,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rear hanger coroded away

front tyres tread getting low on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 88,363 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 11 May 2012 76,264 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f track rod end play borderline

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,280 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 May 2008 35,664 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 21 May 2008 35,664 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

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 KWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF05 KWT, 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 KWT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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