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VK05 FVX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,405 mi
Last recorded46,405 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 46,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 42,981 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 41,036 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,257 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,658 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 37,283 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 35,984 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 May 2019 35,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,216 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 35,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust centre and back corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 34,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust centre and back corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 31,548 miles

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

centre box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,959 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 4 Jun 2010 17,290 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 17,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 11,850 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 FVX 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 81.8%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

VK05 FVX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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