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KU55 NLN

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,795 mi
Last recorded132,795 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 132,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 131,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill..... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 131,290 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill..... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,116 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside side repeater & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 126,080 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside side repeater & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 123,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,780 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill........ (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 118,113 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 103,723 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring appears to be incorrect for vehicle

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,196 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,195 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 84,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 84,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 78,225 miles

exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres cracked and split

Fail 29 Jun 2015 78,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres cracked and split

Pass 24 Jun 2014 70,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 70,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,918 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 62,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 18,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 55,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,688 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 52,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,407 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 NLN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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