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KW05 MWD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,815 mi
Last recorded95,815 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 MWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,815 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 95,808 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 93,678 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight noise from o/s/f brake when wheel rotated

Pass 17 May 2018 92,259 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight slack felt at handbrake

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,493 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,436 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,584 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 67,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,334 miles

nearside front tyre down to minimum tread limit

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre down to minimum tread limit

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2011 119,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,660 miles

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

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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KW05 MWD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KW05 MWD, 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 KW05 MWD registered?

KW05 MWD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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