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VK05 KVV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,544 mi
Last recorded136,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 136,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 136,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 120,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 120,832 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,947 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 99,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 13,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,746 miles

advise both front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,927 miles

noise from engine

Fail 25 Mar 2008 44,943 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,943 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 KVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 KVV registered?

VK05 KVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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