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KW05 UCL

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,475 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 83,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight wiper scratching on screen

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen lightly scored

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,909 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,941 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

screen lightly scored

uneven front brake application

Pass 5 Jul 2010 38,916 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,699 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 UCL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KW05 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

KW05 UCL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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