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KP55 BAU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 96,383 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 96,383 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,148 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 82,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65T14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,547 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,001 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,081 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,322 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,629 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,918 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 12,898 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,898 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 BAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BAU, 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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KP55 BAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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