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KV55 LGK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 113,224 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,628 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 108,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 96,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 96,472 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,905 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,905 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 58,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,769 miles

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 55,396 miles

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

offside wiper rubber split on end also not clearing very well.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,564 miles

both front brake discs worn.

exhaust balance weight loose(removed)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,255 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,923 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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KV55 LGK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV55 LGK, 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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What year was KV55 LGK registered?

KV55 LGK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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