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CK05 VNE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 104,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advanced corrosion both outer sills

both headlights cloudy

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,274 miles

advanced corrosion both outer sills

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,599 miles

Offside headlamp cloudy

Pass 12 Dec 2019 95,469 miles

advanced corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 12 Dec 2019 95,469 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advanced corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,235 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 90,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom boots. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,026 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 84,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 81,476 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,077 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust slight deteriation

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,564 miles

Rear brake imbalance

Rear exhaust bracket repair

Fail 3 Nov 2010 42,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2010 41,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,049 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,258 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 26,258 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CK05 VNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK05 VNE, 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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CK05 VNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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