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KU55 UWJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,603 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 54,603 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,610 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 39,522 miles

REAR BACK BOX POOR / RUSTY

Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,668 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,904 miles

OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES STARTED TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

note nearside rear and offside rear tyres slight cracking to sidewalls and treaded areas

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,518 miles

all four tyres weathered and perished

front brake pads wearing thin

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 24,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all four tyres weathered and perished

front brake pads wearing thin

outer skin rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,766 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 19,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 12,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 10,518 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 UWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

KU55 UWJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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