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VE05 KXK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,670 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside outer sills. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2022 91,837 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction item hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light 50% working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 29 Dec 2020 88,988 miles

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside headlamp slightly hazy

Fail 29 Dec 2020 88,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside headlamp slightly hazy

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 86,616 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Offside Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Slight play in inner joint on steering arm

Fail 23 Jan 2019 82,349 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

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

Offside Slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Slight play in inner joint on steering arm

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 75,371 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,546 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,749 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 19 Dec 2013 63,425 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,425 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,116 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,040 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 45,902 miles

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

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

near side rear suspension bump stop rubber is missing.

Fail 23 Jan 2010 36,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,739 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,196 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,175 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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VE05 KXK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VE05 KXK, 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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VE05 KXK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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