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KW54 KTA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 KTA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 83,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

parking brake lever has little reserve travle

Pass 16 Nov 2020 81,483 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 81,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached complete exhaust is corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 78,648 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear top brake lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,399 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,136 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,424 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 71,936 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 69,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,370 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,134 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2011 18,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,574 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,798 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,085 miles

rear wiper blade split at end

Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade split at end

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,451 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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KW54 KTA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW54 KTA, 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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KW54 KTA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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