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VK05 UZC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front disc pitted

Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides

front disc pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,828 miles

Both N/S tyres cracking.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 52,365 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 48,108 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 48,108 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 43,255 miles

rear exhaust strap broken and rear box outer cover corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 38,647 miles

back box tatty

front discs rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,646 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

back box tatty

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,991 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition .

Fail 17 Mar 2012 37,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition .

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,350 miles

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

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)

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

offside rear tyre surface splits

Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,822 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 16,909 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,749 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 UZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

VK05 UZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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