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KP55 YJL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,366 mi
Last recorded40,366 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 40,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 40,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 39,189 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 37,617 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 36,769 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 35,314 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,697 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 31,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 30,877 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 29,776 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 28,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 26,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 26,693 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,951 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,549 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS FACE IN POOR CONDITION[sticking]

N/S REAR BRAKE READING LOW

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR WIPER SPITTING

Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,039 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,466 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 13,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 YJL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

KP55 YJL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is KP55 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP55 YJL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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