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KU55 XGS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,187 mi
Last recorded107,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XGS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 107,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

injectors are blowing

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2020 107,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

injector/s blowing. Slight smell of fumes in car, would advise investigation and repair

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,714 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 100,714 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 95,108 miles

tyres age cracking in treads

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

Nearside wiper blade slight splitting on end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges / age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,108 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade slight splitting on end

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges / age cracking (4.1.E.1)

tyres age cracking in treads

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,690 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 76,212 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 76,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 62,553 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 53,116 miles

centre brake light inoperative

Pass 31 May 2011 45,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,098 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 XGS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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