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KU55 VAH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,861 mi
Last recorded134,861 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 134,836 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 132,328 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 132,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 125,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 125,846 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both head lamps lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill weak marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill weak marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald edges surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wear bald inner edge surface cracking no cords/ply exposed at time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,832 miles

Both front tyres wear edges

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever little reserve travel it appears the braking system requires adjustment/repair.

slight oil leak /staining sump pan corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack near bracket and system corrosion (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm worn outer edge and cracking strong advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm surface cracking outer edge advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak strong advise clean off and repair ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,863 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake when rotated by hand slight bind advise have brakes checked (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside signs off getting hot (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm surface cracking edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm surface cracking edges

Oil leak sump gasket area/sump corroding ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,993 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake discs signs of getting hot (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside tyres surface cracking on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,993 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake discs signs of getting hot (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear nearside and offside tyres surface cracking on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 88,650 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,503 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split.2.Slight oil leak gearbox area.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 74,503 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split.2.Slight oil leak gearbox area.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 59,310 miles

All wiper blades split at ends.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 50,342 miles

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

nearside beam inconclusive

wear on discs

Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades becoming inefficient

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,402 miles

wiper blades becoming inefficient

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 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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