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KW05 MXS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 MXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,727 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer layer coming off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 82,825 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,714 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 82,640 miles

Rear exhaust support rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,113 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,348 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 49,354 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,354 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,485 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake discs rusted on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,565 miles

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

front brake discs rusted on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,769 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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KW05 MXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

KW05 MXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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