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VE05 VEK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 77,457 miles

Handbrake travel high

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2020 77,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,439 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 67,255 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 67,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 61,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,152 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres inners (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2016 58,148 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Off side front upper (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken Off side rear (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres inners (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,561 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 55,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 52,231 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 42,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,627 miles

FR DISCS WORN==EXH B/BOX CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,587 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 VEK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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