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KD55 URW

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,219 mi
Last recorded104,219 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Fail 15 Oct 2021 104,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn too wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

Pass 14 Oct 2020 102,306 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 98,820 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 98,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake performance slightly low

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 10 Oct 2017 87,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 81,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 74,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

condensation in nearside headlamp

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 60,552 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODDED

Fail 7 Oct 2013 60,552 miles

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

REAR SILENCER HEAVILY CORRODDED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,809 miles

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

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

rear box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,007 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,272 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 19,188 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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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KD55 URW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD55 URW, 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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KD55 URW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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