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VK05 KGJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,879 mi
Last recorded105,879 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 105,879 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 98,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 96,474 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 96,455 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 92,528 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 88,228 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2013 77,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 77,790 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2012 73,428 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)

rear exhaust box is rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 73,428 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 3 May 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 60,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 55,217 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage slightly damaged (3.3.A.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clicking noise when service brake pressed hard and then released

Fail 15 May 2009 55,217 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage slightly damaged (3.3.A.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clicking noise when service brake pressed hard and then released

Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,364 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 KGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

VK05 KGJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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