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VE05 KXT

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 113,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,378 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,603 miles

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

front discs warn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,060 miles

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

Slight movement in nearside front suspension anti-roll bar link arm.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,813 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 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VE05 KXT, 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 VE05 KXT registered?

VE05 KXT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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