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KP55 BBV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,102 mi
Last recorded75,102 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 75,102 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 70,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 67,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,967 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 60,967 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 54,088 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 54,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 38,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 35,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,863 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,842 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Nov 2014 34,827 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2013 34,662 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,520 miles

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

both side front and rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded and pads low

Fail 13 Nov 2012 31,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both side front and rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded and pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2011 28,063 miles

slight corrosion in offside rear coil spring

some wear and corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2011 28,058 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrosion in offside rear coil spring

some wear and corrosion in front brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2010 24,481 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 19 Nov 2010 24,481 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 20,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 20,448 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,518 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 BBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP55 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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