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VK05 FVP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,960 mi
Last recorded109,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,421 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 92,248 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,248 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,163 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,571 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,636 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,670 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,519 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 42,512 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 42,512 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 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

VK05 FVP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 FVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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