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CE05 VPK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,462 mi
Last recorded70,462 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2022 70,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,673 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,036 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,379 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,300 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box hanger starting corroded

lift in n/s front suspension top mount rubber

Fail 17 Jan 2018 65,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust back box hanger starting corroded

lift in n/s front suspension top mount rubber

Pass 17 Jan 2017 62,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,315 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 60,311 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,385 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 57,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,360 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,360 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,141 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

REAR EXHAUST DETERRIORATED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,975 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 19 Jan 2012 46,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,711 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,259 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 41,155 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 32,325 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,260 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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CE05 VPK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE05 VPK, 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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CE05 VPK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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