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KR05 VBO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,035 mi
Last recorded92,035 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 92,035 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,366 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,366 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box & outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 82,706 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff to open

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust back box skin comeing away

Pass 25 Aug 2018 80,529 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box slighty rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 76,931 miles

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

covers under try .

Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,412 miles

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

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

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

engine slight oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 67,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2016 67,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 62,941 miles

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 62,941 miles

Oil leak

Rear silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust carroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,514 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2012 42,428 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,428 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,899 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,828 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,727 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,565 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 16,565 miles

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

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

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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KR05 VBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KR05 VBO, 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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KR05 VBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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