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KR05 VBT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,793 miles

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,510 miles

rear bump stops missing.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 110,333 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 110,267 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete first letter (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 104,325 miles

air box/induction noise.

off side rear lower trim/heat sheild insecure.

Fail 22 Jul 2015 104,325 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

air box/induction noise.

off side rear lower trim/heat sheild insecure.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 93,347 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers split.

both sides front inner brake disc faces very worn/corroded.

niose from air box/induction.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,508 miles

both front brake discs very corroded on inner faces.

both front tyres becoming low.

induction noise suspect air box fault.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 87,463 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs very corroded on inner faces.

both front tyres becoming low.

induction noise suspect air box fault.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 80,352 miles

both sides front brake discs slighlty worn.

centre stop light worked when tapped.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 80,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both sides front brake discs slighlty worn.

centre stop light worked when tapped.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,686 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,277 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,814 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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KR05 VBT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR05 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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