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VK05 ZNR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,538 mi
Last recorded96,538 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 95,832 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

Offside Front poor beam image

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside inner sill has surface corrosion

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 94,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,743 miles

Condecation in offside Head Lamp.

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)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condecation in offside Head Lamp.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,704 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,459 miles

both wipers starting to split surface scaleto under body

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,109 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 66,109 miles

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

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

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,060 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,060 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,787 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 47,519 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers split

Fail 1 May 2008 40,628 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,628 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 ZNR 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 73.7%.

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 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 ZNR, 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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VK05 ZNR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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