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CK55 XWS

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 XWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 85,353 miles

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,346 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Near side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 81,444 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,754 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front wiper's worn

Fail 15 Nov 2014 69,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front wiper's worn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,493 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,272 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,271 miles

175/65/14t

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise fuel cleaner

tracking check advised

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 34,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,553 miles

center rear brake light inop

front tyres getting low

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

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 XWS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CK55 XWS, 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 CK55 XWS registered?

CK55 XWS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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