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KU54 UCP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,709 mi
Last recorded79,709 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 UCP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,709 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 79,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 72,007 miles

Front catalytic convertor support bracket snapped

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity joint boot loose but preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,369 miles

Both outer sill panels poor at rear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,279 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both outer sill panels poor at rear

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 48,414 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 48,414 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 34,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 25,857 miles

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

both front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 17 Dec 2012 23,393 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 23,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,793 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,469 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 18,465 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 14,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,579 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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KU54 UCP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU54 UCP, 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 KU54 UCP registered?

KU54 UCP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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