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KN55 WYM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 WYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 121,778 miles

Front brake service recommended.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine producing white smoke, further investigation recommended.

Fail 12 Jan 2026 121,775 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

engine producing white smoke, further investigation recommended.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 121,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively RECTIFICATION RECOMMENDED. (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,744 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorating.

stop lamp switch only operates under pressure, rectification strongly recommended.

white smoke, further investigation recommended.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on the edges of the tread.

condensation in headlamps.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,019 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 121,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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))

Nearside condensation in headlamp.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 121,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill two holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,620 miles

o/s/ and n/s sill corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 106,004 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 106,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,424 miles

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

Engine warning Light On

Light Corrosion To Rear Shocks

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat-belts Not Tested Due To Access

Fail 13 Nov 2017 105,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine warning Light On

Light Corrosion To Rear Shocks

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Seat-belts Not Tested Due To Access

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,523 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 93,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side v/dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt b/j (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1.6.0 inner edge border line (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 83,333 miles

E M L on

inner wing liner,sump and front exhaust clamp damaged

offside front anti roll bar drop link slightly bent and rubber boot damaged

rear silencer and rear support strap corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,895 miles

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

condensation in offside headlight

nearside rear brake binding slightly

ENGINE FUMES INSIDE CAR

Pass 26 Nov 2012 71,142 miles

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

m.i.light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 71,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

m.i.light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,686 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng.man .light on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,686 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

eng.man .light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,301 miles

eye level stop light inoparative

Fail 29 Nov 2010 60,301 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eye level stop light inoparative

Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,539 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 49,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,550 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 9,546 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 WYM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KN55 WYM, 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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KN55 WYM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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