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KU05 EYT

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 103,804 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image to test (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front door hinge worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Mar 2024 100,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 97,718 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,718 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp Plastic lens Deteriorated & condensated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (SILL) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 96,020 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp Plastic lens Deteriorated & condensated

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (SILL) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 92,493 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2021 92,493 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2019 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,899 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2017 81,573 miles

both front tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 31 May 2017 81,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perishing on tread and sidewalls

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,720 miles

nearside side repeater lens missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,720 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside side repeater lens missing

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 75,383 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 69,950 miles

engine cooling fan noisy

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet support clip broken

front brake discs corroded on edge

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 69,950 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet support clip broken

engine cooling fan noisy

front brake discs corroded on edge

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

rear bump stop rubbers missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 66,545 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Inner arch linnings fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded and rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 66,545 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Inner arch linnings fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded and rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 60,787 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 60,787 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,647 miles

offside rear door handle

Fail 23 May 2011 53,647 miles

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

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

offside rear door handle

Pass 12 May 2010 46,545 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 13 May 2009 39,603 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2009 39,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2008 29,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads and discs required soon

Pass 13 May 2008 29,669 miles

front pads and discs required soon

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 EYT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EYT, 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 EYT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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