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KV55 WBF

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 WBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,341 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 99,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 87,279 miles

ENGINE SOUNDS NOISEY. (INJECTOR SEATING SEAL FAULT?) MAKES A CHUFF SOUND AT TICKOVER

ENGINE WAS overfilled with oil?? (may have something to do with inj leak?)

FRONT BRAKES WORN TO LIMIT - WILL NEED DISCS AND PADS VERY SOON

IGNITION SWITCH SLIGHTLY DIFFICULT TO TURN.

OS FRONT TYRE HAS WORN EDGES

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,483 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,540 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,284 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,115 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,412 miles

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

O/S/F & R brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,412 miles

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

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

O/S/F & R brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,039 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 38,026 miles

Nearside 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)

center stop light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,277 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 20,274 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 20,265 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WBF 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 68.8%.

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 WBF, 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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KV55 WBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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