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VK05 KVW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,744 mi
Last recorded69,744 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 69,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,789 miles

Nearside Front Water in NS headlight

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 64,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Water in NS headlight

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 61,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight has water ingress

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops missing

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 50,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside condensation in head light but not affecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres cracked/perished

Pass 25 Feb 2017 46,980 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 46,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,770 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 39,770 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,548 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Feb 2013 27,923 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,688 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,624 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,609 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 13,304 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 KVW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KVW, 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 KVW registered?

VK05 KVW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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