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CK05 VWH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,915 mi
Last recorded43,915 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 43,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both head lamps to low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,050 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

reverse lights inop

Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,765 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 41,175 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 9 May 2019 41,175 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 4 May 2018 40,622 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 2 May 2017 39,885 miles

bonnet stiff to open , rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 2 May 2017 39,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

bonnet stiff to open , rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 39,353 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 38,240 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 38,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 12 May 2014 36,963 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 36,963 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,726 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,164 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 34,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,498 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 32,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 29,204 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 27,273 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 27,273 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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CK05 VWH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK05 VWH, 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 VWH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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