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KL55 ZMY

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 ZMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,197 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 86,486 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 86,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,599 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fog light glass broken - no sharp edges protruding from bodywork.

Front grill fixings broken, loose, but secure/unlikely to fall out when bonnet shut, requires repairing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Small cut to hose and protector spring distorted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Ball joint gaiter also slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose secured to fixing point with cable tie as retaining clip is missing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Suspension knocks when driving vehicle on to test bay, suspect from anti-roll bar link, requires investigation.

Fail 9 Jun 2022 80,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Moisture in headlight. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens opaque, requires clean and re-check. (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front fog light glass broken - no sharp edges protruding from bodywork.

Front grill fixings broken, loose, but secure/unlikely to fall out when bonnet shut, requires repairing.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Small cut to hose and protector spring distorted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Ball joint gaiter also slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose secured to fixing point with cable tie as retaining clip is missing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 72,232 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 72,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 62,493 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 62,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,281 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 53,281 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,504 miles

BONNET CATCH LEVER BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 19 Apr 2018 50,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED (3.6.B.4d)

BONNET CATCH LEVER BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,579 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 38,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,181 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 29,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,369 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 24,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,195 miles

N/S/R bump stop missing

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 ZMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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