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KV55 TMY

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 TMY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,822 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 125,822 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 120,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly mishapen

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

engine undertray missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly mishapen

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine undertray missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 110,786 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 110,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,427 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 90,543 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 90,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 84,052 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 84,052 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers slightly split on ends

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,440 miles

front wipers slightly split on ends

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,201 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 TMY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV55 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

KV55 TMY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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