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EF05 KWW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,815 mi
Last recorded53,815 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 53,815 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,053 miles

Nearside headlamp adjuster not functioning as intended

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 52,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,121 miles

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

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

exhaust center and rear box corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lense's (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 43,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 43,218 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 40,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 40,104 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,393 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 33,377 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,074 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 22,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 12,131 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 12,131 miles

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

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 KWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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