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VK05 SFO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,216 mi
Last recorded105,216 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 105,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount bearing slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Top mount bearing slightly deteriorated

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 99,194 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 99,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,115 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,440 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Oct 2015 61,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2014 58,493 miles

All tyres beginning to crack not down to cord

Nearside Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Silencer outer casing peeling exhaust still secure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2014 58,493 miles

All tyres beginning to crack not down to cord

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Silencer outer casing peeling exhaust still secure

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 55,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 52,437 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 50,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,269 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 May 2009 43,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2009 43,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,195 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 SFO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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