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KD05 TYW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,885 mi
Last recorded83,885 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,885 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE REPEATERS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,237 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 81,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS AT REAR ARE CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,673 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,673 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump badly corroded and leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 79,712 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump badly corroded and leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,919 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,919 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,557 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,795 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,581 miles

engine overheating problem when vehicle stationary

slight drag on front wheel rotation nearside and offside

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,581 miles

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

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

engine overheating problem when vehicle stationary

slight drag on front wheel rotation nearside and offside

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,928 miles

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

play on nearside steering rack joint

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,928 miles

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

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

play on nearside steering rack joint

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,838 miles

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

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 72,838 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,693 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 71,693 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,979 miles

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2008 33,858 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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KD05 TYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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