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EK55 KNZ

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 45,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 45,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear jacking point bent over

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear light lens covered with clear tape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 40,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,934 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 34,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,230 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 26,648 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,570 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 25,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 22,312 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 20,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 18,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 17,777 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,849 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 14,771 miles

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

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

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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EK55 KNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK55 KNZ, 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 EK55 KNZ registered?

EK55 KNZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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