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KC55 TBX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,816 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,589 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake showing signs of binding but not binding at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 98,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Dec 2013 93,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 18 Dec 2012 88,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,473 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 81,473 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 75,743 miles

front brakes on imbalance limit 25%

offside front discs corroded inner face

offside front wheel tight to turn

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 23 Dec 2010 75,743 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front discs corroded inner face

offside front wheel tight to turn

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2010 68,716 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 68,716 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,779 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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KC55 TBX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KC55 TBX, 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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KC55 TBX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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