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KU05 EXD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,340 mi
Last recorded143,340 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 143,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 140,333 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 137,273 miles

BOTH rear bump stops missing

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

Fail 5 May 2016 137,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

BOTH rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 135,228 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 132,130 miles

signs of corrosion to front exhaust

signs of corrosion to rear road springs

unable to see rear brake pads correctly look low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 132,109 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of corrosion to front exhaust

signs of corrosion to rear road springs

unable to see rear brake pads correctly look low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 128,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 109,384 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine lower stabilizer very worn

near side rear tyre has nail in

near side rear wheel binding

play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 30 May 2012 109,384 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine lower stabilizer very worn

front brake pads apear to be worn low

near side rear tyre has nail in

near side rear wheel binding

play in off side front anti roll bar drop link

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,282 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 40,986 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 40,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,613 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 EXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

KU05 EXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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