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VK05 MVZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 MVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,439 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and is starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,943 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 57,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 53,876 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear suspension bump stops missing recomend early renewal

engine oil leak recomend early attention

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,876 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing recomend early renewal

engine oil leak recomend early attention

Pass 11 Feb 2014 51,316 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers missing recomend early renewal

offside rear flasher bulb faded near to legal limit

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,375 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,553 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,124 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 MVZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

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

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