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VK05 KWY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,906 mi
Last recorded155,906 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 KWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 155,906 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 149,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 142,847 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 133,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 122,850 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 72,486 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 98,551 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 92,097 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre is 2mm

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,097 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is 2mm

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is 2mm

Oil level low on dipstick

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre is 2mm

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low on dipstick

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

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 KWY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWY, 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 KWY registered?

VK05 KWY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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