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KL55 CYK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 CYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 99,684 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brakes not checked coil spring broken badly

Pass 18 Dec 2017 92,977 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front Subframe corroded

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded

Rear Crash structure corroded

Slight knock and play in steering rack

Windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2016 85,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop lamp not working

exhaust mount snapped has had temp repair tied up with wire but secure

exhaust system corroded

gearbox mounting bolt insecure

rear bump stops missing

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2016 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop lamp not working

exhaust mount snapped has had temp repair tied up with wire but secure

exhaust system corroded

gearbox mounting bolt insecure

rear bump stops missing

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 78,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 65,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,764 miles

Rear indicators discoloured.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 56,764 miles

Rear indicators discoloured.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,755 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,523 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 44,508 miles

both front tyres low and walls cracked

both rear tyres low and walls cracked

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 19 Nov 2011 44,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres low and walls cracked

both rear tyres low and walls cracked

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,396 miles

Exhaust rear backbox outer skin peeling

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers slightly smeering

Tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2009 32,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,495 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 CYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CYK, 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 CYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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