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KU55 MWE

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,495 mi
Last recorded92,495 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 92,495 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 87,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 87,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 82,127 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 77,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Pass 19 May 2020 74,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 66,442 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 66,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 56,125 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 56,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 46,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,423 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 42,423 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,315 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,853 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 30,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,057 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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KU55 MWE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KU55 MWE, 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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KU55 MWE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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