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KU55 NLP

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,372 mi
Last recorded58,372 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 NLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,372 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 58,372 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,456 miles

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,405 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 52,405 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 41,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,246 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,963 miles

advise rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,420 miles

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

injectors blowing past seals

Pass 4 Jan 2010 26,799 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 26,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,191 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 19,191 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NLP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

KU55 NLP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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