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KU05 EWA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,131 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 131,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible coil spring inccorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2025 125,226 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lamp unit slight crack

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,865 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower lamp unit slight crack

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,947 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))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 120,947 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,991 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 105,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 87,109 miles

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

Offside slight body damage

Fail 24 Apr 2018 87,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside slight body damage

engine light on

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,571 miles

Offside Front door damage

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,571 miles

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

Offside Front door damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,202 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,202 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2015 62,385 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,527 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,790 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 51,249 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

N/s/f wheel trim not fitted at time of inspection.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,249 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

N/s/f wheel trim not fitted at time of inspection.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,405 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Some play/wear steering rack assembly

Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,405 miles

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

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

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Some play/wear steering rack assembly

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,865 miles

Engine management warnint lamp illuminated.

Engine poor idle

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management warnint lamp illuminated.

Engine poor idle

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,566 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 EWA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EWA, 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 EWA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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