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KU55 MXL

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,553 mi
Last recorded113,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,553 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both wheel slightly binding

parking brake slightly reserved travel.

Pass 11 Jan 2020 108,331 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 108,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,932 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 73,772 miles

Rear week exust montings advise

Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear week exust montings advise

Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,281 miles

advise tyers 4 low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,022 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 28 Aug 2014 53,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,033 miles

both front brake discs have corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust rear section deteriorated

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,153 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear springs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 31,153 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear springs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,242 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,648 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 MXL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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