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KL55 DDZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,431 mi
Last recorded126,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,431 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 110,449 miles

Central Rear BOTH REBOUND STOPS MISSING

Fail 12 Jul 2022 110,389 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear REBOUND STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear REBOUND STOP MISSING

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 110,297 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested DUE TO BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear REBOUND STOP MISSING

Offside Rear REBOUND STOP MISSING

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,070 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,081 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,151 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 80,151 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,085 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 78,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,588 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,588 miles

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

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

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

EML LIGHT ON

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,082 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,082 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,777 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,122 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 47,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 40,571 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,331 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 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DDZ, 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 DDZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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