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VK05 FXJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,527 mi
Last recorded94,527 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 94,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 92,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 91,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 91,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill is dented

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2020 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear outer skin on exhaust back box corroded

Rear rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Apr 2020 81,528 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear outer skin on exhaust back box corroded

Rear rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,741 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,741 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,784 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2017 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,016 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are badly worn/perished on inner edges

rear exhaust box in poor condtion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,027 miles

both front tyres are perished

nearside front tyre damaged/wearing badly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 37,738 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres are getting low on 3mm

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 22,429 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 31 May 2011 17,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 17,168 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 13,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2009
Pass 16 Jun 2008 9,614 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 FXJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

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

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