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VK05 VHB

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2022 126,181 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 122,021 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,493 miles

1 Ltr Engine Oil Added Prior to Emissions Test

Body component slightly loose Front Plastic Engine Grille/Cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water/Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Fronts Split Ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,379 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mount fractured

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,379 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mount fractured

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 95,410 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 89,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,826 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 79,796 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 74,187 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,829 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,471 miles

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

nearside front wiperblade starting to split

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,848 miles

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

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

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

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 VHB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

VK05 VHB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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