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KU55 UYB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,186 mi
Last recorded107,186 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Dec 2021 107,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

plastic sills fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,918 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Outer sill and undercovers

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 102,918 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Outer sill and undercovers

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 102,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 102,860 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 102,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,201 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,460 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 85,823 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges (185/60/15)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 83,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,129 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,166 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,847 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,217 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,217 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,050 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 31,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 22,701 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 22,701 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 UYB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

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

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