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SH55 KPA

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,869 mi
Last recorded48,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 KPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,869 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 48,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,447 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 35,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

strongly advise front brake pads be checked out at earliest oppertunity

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 26,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 21,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 16,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 10,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,761 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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SH55 KPA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH55 KPA, 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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SH55 KPA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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