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KU05 EWY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,314 mi
Last recorded130,314 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2022 130,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 123,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear HEAT SHIELD UNSURE

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 123,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear HEAT SHIELD UNSURE

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR/NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,785 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside engine undertray insecure

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2020 117,784 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside engine undertray insecure

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,584 miles

Center heat shield lose

n/s wing repeater discoloring

Fail 4 Nov 2019 113,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Center heat shield lose

n/s wing repeater discoloring

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,666 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,672 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear box corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 100,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear box corroded

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 96,871 miles

Nearside Rear wearing unevenly 175/65/14

Offside Front 175/65/14 wearing low on inner edge

childseat fitted

engine misfiring

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement underneath,gearbox to subframe (6.1.D.1a)

item removed

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 91,957 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2014 91,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,343 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,328 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,378 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,708 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 46,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 40,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,504 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 EWY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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