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KS54 YRM

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,846 mi
Last recorded59,846 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS54 YRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 59,846 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills tender (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 58,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 54,753 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 52,874 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,973 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,132 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,067 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 46,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 43,212 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 43,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,004 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 38,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,195 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,195 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,511 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 30,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 27,947 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,230 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,783 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,542 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 11,985 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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KS54 YRM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KS54 YRM, 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 KS54 YRM registered?

KS54 YRM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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