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KC55 ZRL

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,448 mi
Last recorded105,448 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,448 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 105,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 79,544 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moister inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in swept are of windscreen

Underside of vehicle heavily contaminated from fuel

Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moister inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in swept are of windscreen

Underside of vehicle heavily contaminated from fuel

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,314 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 33,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,925 miles

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

front brake pads feel low unable to see clearly

nearside front tyre low on tread

smoke emission levels high/erratic

Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,024 miles

smoke emissions high

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 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KC55 ZRL, 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 ZRL registered?

KC55 ZRL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KC55 ZRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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