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VK05 FDL

2005 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,066 miles

clutch worn out

Fail 11 Aug 2017 94,051 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure bar across front bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

clutch worn out

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,609 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 77,609 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 68,363 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 56,577 miles

pin-holes to centre exhaust box,corroding and rear box corroding.

Fail 11 May 2011 56,577 miles

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

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

pin-holes to centre exhaust box,corroding and rear box corroding.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,271 miles

condensation in o/s headlight.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,855 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls slightly scuffed & N/S/F has 2 cuts in it.

Both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

Light/indicator stalk slightly loose.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,984 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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VK05 FDL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK05 FDL, 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 VK05 FDL registered?

VK05 FDL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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