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KJ05 ECW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,230 mi
Last recorded57,230 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ECW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 57,230 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,129 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,194 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,136 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,568 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,425 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 22,352 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,125 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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KJ05 ECW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ05 ECW, 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 KJ05 ECW registered?

KJ05 ECW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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