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KP55 YKE

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,224 mi
Last recorded92,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 YKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 92,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 92,224 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 88,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2021 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2020 75,756 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 75,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 70,788 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,650 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 62,650 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,076 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.47mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,780 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,862 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 31,591 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,732 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 29,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

n/s/front tyre 2.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,934 miles

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2008 18,772 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 YKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKE, 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 YKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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