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KG55 ZMV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,052 mi
Last recorded117,052 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 ZMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills corroded & hole present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded & holes present. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F tyre slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet catch broken

both headlamps tarnishing

clutch worn

Fail 19 Mar 2021 116,214 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F tyre slight damage to outer wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet catch broken

both headlamps tarnishing

clutch worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 115,631 miles

interior bonnet release handle broken/insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,834 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 113,261 miles

Water pump / Alternator noisy

engine sump corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2018 113,261 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Water pump / Alternator noisy

engine sump corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,142 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside and nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,678 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 110,672 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake balance

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 109,311 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,226 miles

front brake balance

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,988 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2011 73,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,278 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 3mm

nearside rear tyre 2mm and starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 3mm

wipers split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,278 miles

front tyres 3mm

nearside rear tyre 2mm and starting to go out of shape

offside rear tyre 3mm

wipers split

Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,034 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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KG55 ZMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 KG55 ZMV, 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 KG55 ZMV registered?

KG55 ZMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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