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VA54 KTT

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 KTT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,451 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 95,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,063 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 90,937 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,617 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 84,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,600 miles

Both front tyers slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2016 79,599 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyers slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,595 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,595 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,527 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 67,527 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 61,386 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,386 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,911 miles

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,057 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

nearside door mirror taped up

rear exhaust corroded

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2012 48,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

nearside door mirror taped up

rear exhaust corroded

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,317 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs pitted

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear exhaust box corroded

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,317 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs pitted

nearside door mirror glass missing

offside front tyre on the limit

rear exhaust box corroded

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,156 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 20,044 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 20,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VA54 KTT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VA54 KTT, 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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VA54 KTT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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