MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge week exust pipe (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey
o/s front plastic under wing panel damaged/loose and front panel loose
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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