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VK05 VZH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,378 mi
Last recorded112,378 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 VZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 112,378 miles

Exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads are getting low, poor visibility

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill at rear is starting to corrode

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 112,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system is starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads are getting low, poor visibility

Front tyres are worn on edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill at rear is starting to corrode

One rear exhaust mounting broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 108,537 miles

front brake pads low

n/s & o/s rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2020 104,663 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 98,166 miles

Chip in screen outside zone A

Pass 30 Mar 2018 92,173 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 92,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,632 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,213 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,876 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Mar 2015 65,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,863 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,540 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,098 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,829 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 VZH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 VZH registered?

VK05 VZH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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