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BT55 KKM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 96,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 91,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,540 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated - splitting

Fail 20 Dec 2018 75,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated - splitting

Pass 28 Dec 2017 71,597 miles

Central Rear high level lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rubber exhaust mount starting to split

Fail 28 Dec 2017 71,597 miles

Central Rear high level lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rubber exhaust mount starting to split

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,294 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on edges

rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Fail 21 Dec 2016 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on edges

rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,895 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,151 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 48,350 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,885 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,829 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,385 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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BT55 KKM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BT55 KKM, 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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BT55 KKM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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