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RX55 KBF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,946 mi
Last recorded141,946 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 KBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,946 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 141,927 miles

Emissions not tested to much black smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 138,710 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 126,760 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,844 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Sep 2016 110,594 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,594 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,233 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 101,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 92,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,556 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,028 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2012 71,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to near side rear position

Pass 4 Sep 2012 71,335 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear position

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,744 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,203 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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RX55 KBF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RX55 KBF, 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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RX55 KBF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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