MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Coolant level low
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges almost worn to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear inner almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel!
nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished!
offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges!
Central Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
handbrake lever has little reserve travel!
nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished!
offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges!
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area! (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing!
offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer sidewalls slight perishing!
offside front tyre wearing inner edge and small tear in inner sidewall!
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing!
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak
Both rear tyres cracking
Leak noted from gear box
Nearside rear tyre has a unrepairable nail in it
Oil leak noted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Back box bracket & strap (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak noted
Nearside rear tyre has a unrepairable nail in it
Both rear tyres cracking
Leak noted from gear box
Exhaust back box outer skin coming away causing a slight leak of exhaust gases
Oil leak noted
Wipers are split but still clearing the screen effectively
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust back box outer skin coming away causing a slight leak of exhaust gases
Oil leak noted
Wipers are split but still clearing the screen effectively
Exhaust back box slightly blowing & corroded
Oil leak noted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust back box slightly blowing & corroded
Oil leak noted
Exhaust backbox deterioated.
Nail in nearside rear tyre repairable.
Oil leak noted.
Exhaust backbox deterioated.
Nail in nearside rear tyre repairable.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak noted.
Backbox deterioated.
Both front lower suspension arm front bushs deterioated.
Oil leaks noted.
Overhead brake lamp dim.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Backbox deterioated.
Both front lower suspension arm front bushs deterioated.
Oil leaks noted.
Overhead brake lamp dim.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear silencer box slightly corroded, not expected to last
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear silencer box slightly corroded, not expected to last
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s and n/s front brake discs worn
o/s and n/s rear tyres perished
o/s front tyre perished
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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VK05 KWT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 KWT, 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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VK05 KWT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2005.
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