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VK05 VHZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,324 mi
Last recorded60,324 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2026 60,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 59,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 8 Feb 2022 59,521 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Feb 2020 59,302 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 58,871 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 58,187 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 200,623 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 200,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 56,528 miles

Rear box excessively corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,615 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 54,615 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,987 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust slightly detiriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,660 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,698 miles

exhaust corroded not leaking at time of test

off side rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,393 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 23,464 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 23,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 17,897 miles

all wiper blades split at ends

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 VHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

VK05 VHZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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