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SO55 KSU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,762 mi
Last recorded130,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 KSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,762 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 130,762 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,980 miles

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose centre

n/s/f inner wing cover damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s door mirror tapped up

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r lamp cracked

service light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

exhaust heat shield loose centre

n/s/f headlamp deteriorating

n/s/f inner wing cover damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges close to limit

o/s door mirror tapped up

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r lamp cracked

service light on

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,912 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front & rear suspension components slight surface rust.

n/s & o/s inner sills corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,293 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f brake sticking slight

advice keep eye on n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,305 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 70,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 65,654 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,654 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front disks slightly scored

advise very slight play at off side front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,331 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,699 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 54,699 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,614 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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SO55 KSU 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 64.7%.

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 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 SO55 KSU, 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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SO55 KSU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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