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KU55 NLR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,942 mi
Last recorded95,942 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,942 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracking. 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 95,941 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracking. 175-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 92,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,958 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 79,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

n/s number plate light innop

Fail 3 Jan 2020 79,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

n/s number plate light innop

Pass 14 Jan 2019 73,839 miles

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

Rear both side suspension bump stops missing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2019 73,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors leaking/chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear both side suspension bump stops missing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,234 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 68,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both side rear suspension bump stops missing

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both side suspension bump stops missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 54,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and pads low

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 44,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 44,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e-m-l on

nearside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 7 Jan 2011 29,267 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,686 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 NLR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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