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VK54 AAJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 AAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021
Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,995 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 95,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 95,539 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 230,673 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 230,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,480 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 67,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 54,341 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,610 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,674 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 36,674 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,850 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 32,850 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 24,412 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,581 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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VK54 AAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VK54 AAJ, 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 VK54 AAJ registered?

VK54 AAJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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