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VK05 ORN

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,053 mi
Last recorded59,053 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 ORN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 59,053 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured ns/os (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ns/os (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 53,826 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 38,803 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 38,803 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 37,325 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 36,230 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,915 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 34,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,444 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 33,444 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,212 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

centre stop light inoperative

exhaust back box slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,517 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Feb 2014 28,674 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 26,670 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,648 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,009 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 ORN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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