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PK55 KNJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 128,084 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil dispstick broken

Fail 1 Jun 2022 128,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil dispstick broken

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,190 miles

Central Rear Wiper torn/deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm,scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 127,190 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Bonnet second catch deteriorated

Central Rear Wiper torn/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm,cut outer wall,scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6 mm marker,scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm, scrubbing inner edge,cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm,scrubbing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 125,515 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 124,226 miles

tyres near to legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2018 122,294 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 122,266 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 117,518 miles

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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 117,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle. (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 105,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 105,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

condensation in offside headlight

Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

condensation in offside headlight

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,119 miles

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 75,118 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,271 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,271 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,633 miles

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

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

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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 39,095 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,583 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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PK55 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PK55 KNJ, 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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PK55 KNJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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