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KD05 HWU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,011 mi
Last recorded78,011 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 78,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 75,360 miles

engine has slight diesel leak

Fail 25 Mar 2024 75,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine has slight diesel leak

Pass 11 Apr 2023 72,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,084 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 5 Apr 2022 70,084 miles

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

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 12 Apr 2021 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder & cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to both shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder & cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to both shoulders

Fail 17 Mar 2020 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder & cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to both shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder & cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to both shoulders

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 63,983 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,980 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,153 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,515 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre light cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2013 46,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,540 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 42,337 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2012 42,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,507 miles

nearside front wiper blade is split

spare tyre feels soft

Fail 4 Apr 2011 36,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade is split

spare tyre feels soft

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,557 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,211 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,943 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)

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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KD05 HWU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KD05 HWU, 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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KD05 HWU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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