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SV55 KWK

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,556 mi
Last recorded55,556 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 55,556 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 23 Oct 2018 55,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Oct 2017 42,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases foremost silencer (7.1.2)

both exhaust silencers deteriorated

front exhaust mounting bracket insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

nearside headlamp misted but not affecting beam image/output

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,894 miles

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

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,221 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,312 miles

exhaust and brackets deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,331 miles

bind in front brakes

Fail 17 Oct 2013 28,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bind in front brakes

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,302 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 27,293 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 26,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,104 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 25,100 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,801 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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SV55 KWK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 KWK, 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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SV55 KWK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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