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KU05 EHS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,160 mi
Last recorded104,160 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EHS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 104,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,367 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 99,367 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 88,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,737 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 82,703 miles

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

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

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 4 Apr 2016 77,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,751 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 63,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,661 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2011 53,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,876 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 29,917 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 29,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,208 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,208 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,582 miles

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

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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KU05 EHS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KU05 EHS, 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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KU05 EHS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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