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KU05 EOE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 89,356 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 89,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 89,213 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,356 miles

Front exhaust flange heavily corroded but secure at present.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 76,176 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 65,527 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 65,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,327 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rumbles when rotated

Offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rumbles when rotated

Offside wiper blade splitting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,466 miles

Centre brake light not connected

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,466 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2016 41,020 miles

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)

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 10 Mar 2016 41,020 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,259 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,259 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,091 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,074 miles

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

offside front body damage

Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,265 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 9,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 9,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 6,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,300 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 EOE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 EOE, 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 EOE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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