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KU55 UXW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 125,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f door checkstrap loose

no visible plated limit,tested to default,averaged 2.60

o/s handbrake poor

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/f rollbar link play/wear

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

Fail 10 Aug 2019 125,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + bald/worn to internal structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f door checkstrap loose

no visible plated limit,tested to default,averaged 2.60

o/s handbrake poor

o/s headlamp condensation

o/s/f rollbar link play/wear

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

Pass 9 Aug 2018 108,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 108,396 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 108,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust band broken

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,989 miles

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

rearexhaust mount broken

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,989 miles

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

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

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

rearexhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Aug 2015 70,913 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 70,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,135 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front indicators faded/poor,n/s no plate light poor contact

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,478 miles

refer also prior fail/advise 366596922282

Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,749 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 35,749 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/f shock leaking/poor

rear brake imbalance

tyres worn/perished

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 21,880 miles

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

condition of n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,994 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 UXW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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