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KC55 TLU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

131,428 mi
Last recorded131,428 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 TLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 131,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 122,274 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,304 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 91,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 78,959 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 78,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 64,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 49,917 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 33,380 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 25,638 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 25,638 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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 TLU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KC55 TLU, 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 KC55 TLU registered?

KC55 TLU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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