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KR05 VCC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

49,947 mi
Last recorded49,947 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 49,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 44,789 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 44,789 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE HAS HIGH TRAVEL BUT LOCKS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 43,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,451 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 41,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding can't spin (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding can't spin (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective riped (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 38,072 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,178 miles

both rear tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,527 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 31,666 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 27,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,643 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

service light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 22,473 miles

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)

front tyres wearing uneven advise tracking check

Pass 4 Aug 2010 19,652 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 19,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 16,536 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,971 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 VCC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VCC, 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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What year was KR05 VCC registered?

KR05 VCC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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