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VK05 WFM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,753 mi
Last recorded83,753 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,753 miles

ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN / CORRODED

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS / SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY DETERIATED / CRACKING OF SIDEWALL

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

POSSIBLE POROUS ENGINE SUMP

WEAK COMMS UNIT INDICATOR CANCELLING

Fail 26 Aug 2022 83,753 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN / CORRODED

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS / SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE

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

POSSIBLE POROUS ENGINE SUMP

WEAK COMMS UNIT INDICATOR CANCELLING

Pass 19 Aug 2021 78,183 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

HEAVY WEAR ON DRIVERS DOOR HINGES

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,586 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 67,425 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,302 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,708 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,542 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,661 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 40,353 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 40,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 6 May 2008 21,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

VK05 WFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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