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KU05 EYV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,399 mi
Last recorded73,399 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 EYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,399 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,558 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin of rear silencer insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2014 60,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin of rear silencer insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,032 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,032 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 44,769 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,155 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 34,138 miles

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

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

some play in nearside front strut upper mounting

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,045 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 EYV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

KU05 EYV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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