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KU05 EJD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EJD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,505 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,505 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 122,468 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,329 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,537 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,994 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 112,983 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 110,849 miles

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,849 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Mar 2016 97,668 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,011 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 80,679 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 65,528 miles

front bumper cracked

front inner brake pads look worn below limits...advise to remove wheels

front tyres worn low

offside body damage

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear body damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear body damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,392 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 26,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

near side rear tyre side wall wearing

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 20 May 2009 26,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ext system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

near side rear tyre side wall wearing

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 May 2008 20,409 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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KU05 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJD, 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 KU05 EJD registered?

KU05 EJD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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