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KU05 EJO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 89,878 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 89,779 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS and NS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured OS and NS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both brake pads [WORN] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak [BAD]

Fail 17 Dec 2019 87,655 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour front both n/s o/s indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s front lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking engine injector [ leaking fuel and fumes ] (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both brake pads [WORN] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak [BAD]

Pass 10 Jan 2019 81,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2019 81,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrosion

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 61,611 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,863 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 49,863 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,043 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,578 miles

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,714 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,881 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 EJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KU05 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

KU05 EJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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