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VE05 KXN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,471 mi
Last recorded64,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 64,471 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade breaking up on outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2020 64,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade breaking up on outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2019 59,856 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear lamp lense damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,132 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,070 miles

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (1.8)

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 45,233 miles

All tyres perished

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,524 miles

Damage to nearside front bumper?

Damage to offside rear light lense?

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Damage to nearside front bumper?

Damage to offside rear light lense?

Internals of nearside headlight insecure?

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 33,399 miles

head/light/adjuster/not/working

rear exhaust silencer box outer cover corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 33,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front near/side/head/lamp/ water /in /glass

head/light/adjuster/not/working

rear exhaust silencer box outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,924 miles

rear of side lamp lens cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 27,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear of side lamp lens cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 22,369 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,212 miles

All three wiper blades splitting.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,725 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 KXN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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