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KP05 VNE

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,710 mi
Last recorded133,710 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 VNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,710 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 133,708 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S AND O/S (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON THE EDGE

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 124,399 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,386 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,024 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 119,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,664 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,274 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 10 Jan 2015 104,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 11 Jan 2014 97,629 miles

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 11 Jan 2014 97,629 miles

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 12 Jan 2013 92,775 miles

both wipers small splits

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 12 Jan 2013 92,775 miles

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

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

both wipers small splits

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outter sidewall

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,912 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

o/s/f wiper blade small splits

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear exhaust mount broken

rear silencer in poor condtion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 85,058 miles

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

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

near side front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 11 May 2010 78,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 69,877 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 69,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,029 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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KP05 VNE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KP05 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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KP05 VNE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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