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KP55 AZL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,291 mi
Last recorded129,291 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 AZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 129,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Fail 20 Oct 2021 129,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre close to 1.6mm limit

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,456 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,562 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 115,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,182 miles

Offside rear tyre is very close to 1.6mm legal limit

Fail 25 Oct 2018 111,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre is very close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2017 103,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust mounting strap rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,530 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust rear mounting bracket rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 71,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 61,438 miles

dash display shows antipolotion faults

engine management light on

oil needs topping up

vibration from plastic breather pipes engine compartment area

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dash display shows antipolotion faults

engine management light on

oil needs topping up

vibration from plastic breather pipes engine compartment area

Fail 27 Oct 2012 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

at first engine failed smoke test then the emission engine management light came on

offside sun visor moves in up right position but remains outside of the swept area

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

at first engine failed smoke test then the emission engine management light came on

offside sun visor moves in up right position but remains outside of the swept area

Pass 23 Oct 2011 42,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 30,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp not working unable to confirm connection

Pass 16 Oct 2010 30,976 miles

centre stop lamp not working unable to confirm connection

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,959 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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KP55 AZL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KP55 AZL, 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 KP55 AZL registered?

KP55 AZL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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