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KU05 EXX

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,921 mi
Last recorded118,921 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EXX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 110,319 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 110,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 105,910 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracked, worn to 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2018 105,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres perished/cracked, worn to 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 102,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,415 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,963 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 80,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,414 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splits on edges (inner)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,314 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 70,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,467 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

no reversing lights

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,937 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,567 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 40,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,182 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 29,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,591 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 EXX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

KU05 EXX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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