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KU55 UXS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,929 mi
Last recorded49,929 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 28 Nov 2017 49,884 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm + tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 8 Dec 2016 47,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 47,668 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,333 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,923 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 22,583 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,060 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 16,083 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 12,865 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 UXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 UXS registered?

KU55 UXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KU55 UXS safe to buy?

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