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KJ55 DXM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,701 mi
Last recorded116,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 DXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 116,701 miles

Nearside headlight image deteriorating

Offside outer body sill getting very weak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear chassis getting very rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2023 116,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top coil missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight image deteriorating

Offside outer body sill getting very weak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear chassis getting very rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,252 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,718 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,126 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 29 May 2018 104,755 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 104,626 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 102,366 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 98,025 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 98,025 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 79,617 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 79,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,803 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,977 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,459 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 63,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 57,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,508 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,504 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,939 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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KJ55 DXM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJ55 DXM, 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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KJ55 DXM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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