MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil low
glow plug light on
handbrake travel high
nearside rear beam bump stop missing
nearside washer jet weak
screw in both rear tyres
service light on
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine oil low
glow plug light on
handbrake travel high
nearside rear beam bump stop missing
nearside washer jet weak
screw in both rear tyres
service light on
Brake pedal anti slip missing, grip ok
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and Offside front side repeaters slightly white
Nearside front wiper slightly smearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pedal anti slip missing, grip ok
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and Offside front side repeaters slightly white
Nearside front wiper slightly smearing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
grove worn in osf tyre sidewall
rear wiper split
reverse lamps inop
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
grove worn in osf tyre sidewall
rear wiper split
reverse lamps inop
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front discs heavily lipped
Front pads low 2mm-3mm
Nearside headlight has condensation
Nearside rear tyre 2mm
Front discs heavily lipped
Front pads low 2mm-3mm
Nearside headlight has condensation
Nearside rear tyre 2mm
front tyres wearing low
front wipers split
o/s/f side repeater flashing pale
rear indicators slight pale
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 XVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?
VK05 XVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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