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VK05 FWW

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,225 mi
Last recorded110,225 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 110,225 miles

Top brake light not functioning.

Fail 5 Jul 2017 110,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Top brake light not functioning.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,195 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 91,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 89,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre silencer deteriorating

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,589 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,045 miles

bonnet lever pull handle insecure

centre silencer just starting to deteriorate

rear silencer badly deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,869 miles

bonnet stay missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r axle rebound rubber missing

rear silencer missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,001 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,089 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,089 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,046 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,420 miles

front tyres close to limit

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 FWW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FWW, 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 FWW registered?

VK05 FWW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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