CarVerify

Free Car Check

VK05 WFY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,275 mi
Last recorded79,275 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 79,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 75,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 71,037 miles

Nearside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,300 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 64,285 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 59,090 miles

Nearside Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 27 Jan 2018 53,126 miles

Offside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 28 Jan 2017 47,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 35,229 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 34,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,208 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded outer layer

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust back box corroded outer layer

offside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,049 miles

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

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

nsr tyre side wall slightly deteriorated

rear silencer slightly deterirated

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,043 miles

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

coolant level low

offside windscreen wiper split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 28,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant level low

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,454 miles

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 29 Apr 2009 22,073 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,168 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VK05 WFY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WFY, 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

How do I check the history of VK05 WFY?

You can check the full history of VK05 WFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VK05 WFY registered?

VK05 WFY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is VK05 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 WFY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK05 WFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK05 WFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.