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KS54 XEU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,991 mi
Last recorded165,991 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 XEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 165,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 162,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 161,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2018 161,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2017 157,191 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2017 157,191 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal mount to gearbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Central exhaust box corroding

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

Oil leak ()

bonnet stay missing

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 147,867 miles

Oil leak o/s/f of engine head ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 147,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOLT ON TYPE (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14/82T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal hangers corroded and detatched (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak o/s/f of engine head ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box casing corroded and leaking (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 134,713 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,924 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 120,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 92,500 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 92,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,482 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,357 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 64,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 50,620 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,055 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KS54 XEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KS54 XEU, 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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KS54 XEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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