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VK05 VHR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,090 mi
Last recorded119,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 119,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ centre box and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin and on markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ pin hole in centre box and @ joint into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front 1st exhaust hanger broke away

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 111,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 111,985 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 105,082 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge week exust pipe (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 105,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge week exust pipe (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,808 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 89,808 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth and worn out on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 70,794 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tread edges sidewall spliting (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear c/seat

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tread edges sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer spliting

Pass 26 May 2015 42,320 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

o/s front plastic under wing panel damaged/loose and front panel loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 31,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 31,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 21,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 18,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,825 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 11,343 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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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