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ET54 KNY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,664 mi
Last recorded113,664 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KNY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,664 miles

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 113,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023 106,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 106,778 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer skin peeling / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking down front and belt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 102,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer skin peeling / corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking down front and belt side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,820 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 68,586 miles

Central 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,389 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 53,257 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,967 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 43,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,865 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 38,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,712 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 14,096 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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ET54 KNY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ET54 KNY, 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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ET54 KNY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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