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LY55 KYK

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,659 mi
Last recorded90,659 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 KYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 90,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,923 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 86,762 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes age cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Door mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,896 miles

* Rattling from engine area *

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 84,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Budget 195.50.16V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

* Rattling from engine area *

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,826 miles

* Very heavy wear on both front tyre edges . 195/50/16V *

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Signs of rubbing on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 13 Feb 2017 81,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

both rear tyre age cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,888 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount cracking/breaking

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,915 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

turbo pipe adrift seal split

Fail 13 Jan 2014 67,915 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

turbo pipe adrift seal split

Pass 8 Jan 2013 61,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted

exhaust corroded at mounts and joints

Fail 8 Jan 2013 61,871 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

child seats fitted

exhaust corroded at mounts and joints

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

indicator switch slightly worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,655 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

indicator switch slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2009 39,332 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,391 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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LY55 KYK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LY55 KYK, 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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LY55 KYK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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