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KU55 MXZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,720 mi
Last recorded102,720 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 MXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,720 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 96,532 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,317 miles

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

bonnet release handle snapped

front tyres wearing inner edges and treads getting low

Fail 28 Feb 2017 91,317 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet release handle snapped

front tyres wearing inner edges and treads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,991 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 87,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise on engine(strong advise)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,127 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,453 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 57,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs starting to deterioate

Pass 12 Nov 2010 48,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear heat shild on exhaust loose

Fail 12 Dec 2009 39,396 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 39,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MXZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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