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KN55 GBO

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,172 mi
Last recorded69,172 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 GBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 69,172 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 69,167 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lenes fogged on outside (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,067 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 68,923 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 68,923 miles

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 20 Sep 2023 68,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,532 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 66,432 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated on limit advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,793 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 64,557 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,992 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit warn on inner eage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,439 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,739 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,739 miles

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 29 Sep 2014 52,687 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,414 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,772 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 45,772 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,251 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,706 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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KN55 GBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN55 GBO, 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 KN55 GBO registered?

KN55 GBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 GBO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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