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KT05 VDA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,111 mi
Last recorded93,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

cv boots perishing

front drop links minor play..o.s..n.s

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 84,087 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 70,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,164 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working No sound from motor (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Antiroll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 61,100 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 61,100 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe just before rear exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower / rear gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Both front wiper blades smearing

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 60,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside & Offside. (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective REQS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge.

Oil leak Unknown source. ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower arm bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak oil leak- unknown source ()

Fail 2 Jul 2016 54,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s lower arm bushes perished/split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak oil leak- unknown source ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,611 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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,545 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,749 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 11,580 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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KT05 VDA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KT05 VDA, 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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KT05 VDA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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