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KS05 JYW

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,444 mi
Last recorded143,444 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 143,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,402 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 135,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 128,531 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 123,259 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 123,252 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 0.mm inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,579 miles

n/s/headlamp lense deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush link-rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on 1.6mm inner and outter edges 175/65/14

n/s/headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,258 miles

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped and pitted inner faces

both rear bump stops incomplete

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,257 miles

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

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped and pitted inner faces

both rear bump stops incomplete

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,628 miles

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped on inner faces

both rear bump-stops in complete

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,251 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2013 68,583 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK RODS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 58,811 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 50,523 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,269 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 41,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,047 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,374 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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KS05 JYW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS05 JYW, 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 KS05 JYW registered?

KS05 JYW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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