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KL55 DAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,415 mi
Last recorded81,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,415 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 81,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,677 miles

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

both front tyres very heavily worn

Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres very heavily worn

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 65,345 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 61,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 61,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,834 miles

Central Rear silencers corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2017 44,449 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 44,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,321 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 35,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,744 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 28,591 miles

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

nearside front screen washer not working

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,591 miles

nearside front screen washer not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,140 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Aug 2013 26,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 22,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,376 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 20,376 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,263 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,339 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 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DAU, 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 KL55 DAU registered?

KL55 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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