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VK05 VHP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,247 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 85,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake very slight drag

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake slight bind

n/s/r o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,666 miles

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,701 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

oil level on minimum

Pass 25 May 2010 36,512 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,896 miles

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

High level brake light inop

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2008 17,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 17,776 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 VHP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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