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KL55 CVH

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,214 mi
Last recorded98,214 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,214 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 98,214 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 88,954 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges (bald on inner edges)

Central brake lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges (bald on inner edges)

Central brake lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp condensated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 76,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,283 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,730 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,568 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,359 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,896 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,760 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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KL55 CVH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KL55 CVH, 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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KL55 CVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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