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CE55 KDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,298 mi
Last recorded105,298 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 105,298 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 104,357 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

n/s front flexi bake hose not retained correctly

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,102 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 100,837 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,605 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,789 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,303 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 90,303 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,081 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,081 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,047 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 70,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 21,103 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 12 Aug 2009 17,964 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 12,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,668 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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CE55 KDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CE55 KDZ, 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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CE55 KDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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