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KT05 VFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,568 mi
Last recorded92,568 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,568 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,439 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing from inner shoulder

Fail 8 Oct 2016 80,498 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working higtlight (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

front tyre wearing from inner shoulder

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,871 miles

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

rear exaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,648 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's slightly scored

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread's

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust backbox corroded

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's slightly scored

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread's

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,229 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front and nearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven treadwear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

complete exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front and nearside rear and offside rear tyres have uneven treadwear

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,732 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

front brake discs appear to be slightly worn

offside front wing slight damage

Fail 16 Sep 2010 33,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

bonnet and offside front wing damage

drivers windscreen wiper slight smearing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,868 miles

bonnet and offside front wing damage

drivers windscreen wiper slight smearing

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,992 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 27,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,224 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 22,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KT05 VFJ, 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 KT05 VFJ registered?

KT05 VFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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