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CK55 KZX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,150 mi
Last recorded127,150 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 KZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,150 miles

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

engine has a leak of oil

front wings damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 4 Oct 2023 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill deformed creating hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine has a leak of oil

front wings damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Sep 2022 121,409 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 121,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,731 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 112,136 miles

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 105,832 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 105,832 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,637 miles

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre wearing thin to the legal limit

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Fail 12 Dec 2017 104,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre wearing thin to the legal limit

offside front tyre close to the legal limit and worn on edges

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 103,592 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 103,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2014 85,027 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 69,954 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,718 miles

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

Front brake discs scoured and corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,718 miles

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

Front brake discs scoured and corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,937 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,106 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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CK55 KZX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 CK55 KZX, 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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CK55 KZX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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