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KU05 XMW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XMW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,099 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 91,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 85,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 85,145 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 85,145 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 80,103 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,022 miles

rear exhaust box badly corroded and outer skin breaking away

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,602 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,324 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 45,056 miles

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

washer bottle insecure

Fail 7 May 2010 44,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

washer bottle insecure

Pass 5 May 2009 35,010 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and have slight corrosion

both front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 May 2009 35,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake discs worn and have slight corrosion

both front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2008 28,223 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2008 28,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,335 miles

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

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 XMW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

KU05 XMW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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