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KU05 NWD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 NWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,993 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 80,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 79,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,877 miles

front exhaust bracket partially corroded

slight leak front exhaust

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,384 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,384 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,355 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 76,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,140 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,140 miles

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)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,620 miles

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Nearside front foglight lens cracked

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

Rear exhaust silencer box and support bracket heavily corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,620 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front exhaust silencer corroded

Inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Nearside front foglight lens cracked

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

Rear exhaust silencer box and support bracket heavily corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 58,311 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear silencer advanced corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,373 miles

rear silencer advanced corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,545 miles

front brake pads and discs advanced wear

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn to the legal limit

offside front tyre advanced wear

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 NWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NWD, 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 NWD registered?

KU05 NWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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