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KS55 KGN

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,176 mi
Last recorded88,176 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 KGN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 88,175 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,445 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 72,451 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 72,451 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust readings too high on lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer loose and blowing at joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 67,989 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 67,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,130 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade smears slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Large oil leak

Offside Front Wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 57,093 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 57,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 51,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 51,972 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,083 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 49,082 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,544 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 43,544 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

High level brake light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,153 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,609 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,357 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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KS55 KGN 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 62.5%.

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 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 KS55 KGN, 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 KS55 KGN registered?

KS55 KGN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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