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VK05 FEF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,740 mi
Last recorded106,740 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 106,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 106,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2021 103,714 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 101,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 92,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre low edges

Fail 31 Oct 2018 92,482 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r shock absorber slightly damp

o/s/r tyre low edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,839 miles

FRONT INDICATORS FADED

INBOARD FACE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED,AND ONLY BRAKING ON 50% OF DISC SURFACE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREADS CRACKING

ONLY JUST PASSED FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE TEST

Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

Fail 27 Oct 2016 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,790 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 74,790 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,606 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2013 67,027 miles

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,466 miles

clutch biting high

o/s/r indicator and n/s side repeator starting to fade

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 60,489 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 60,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,949 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,949 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,038 miles

Crack o/s/r light lence

O/s/f wiper blade smears abit

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear back box outer cover has rusted through and is hanging off

Pass 21 Feb 2009 27,089 miles

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 11 Feb 2008 63,455 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 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK05 FEF, 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 FEF registered?

VK05 FEF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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