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KU55 MWV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 60,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2026 60,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 32,766 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 32,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 29,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 26,200 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 23,963 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 20,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,853 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 19,853 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 18,549 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 18,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,095 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,548 miles

Exhaust corroded 1st skin

Pass 23 Aug 2012 13,374 miles

outer casings of rear silencer corroding away

splits in all wiper blades

Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,276 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 12,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 12,088 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 5,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 3,367 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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KU55 MWV 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 76.2%.

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 KU55 MWV, 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 KU55 MWV registered?

KU55 MWV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 MWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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