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SB55 KRN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

86,929 mi
Last recorded86,929 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 KRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,929 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Back Box (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 81,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Mar 2015 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,328 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 63,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 56,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 36,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,118 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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SB55 KRN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB55 KRN, 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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SB55 KRN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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