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VK55 JKE

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JKE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,083 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR and OSR brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 76,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling mudflap (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR and OSR brake hose ferrules corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NS and OS (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,417 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,672 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2013 50,672 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,036 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,098 miles

all four tyre;s are between 3mm and 5mm with some slight deteriation to side walls

Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,234 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 23,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,983 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 16,328 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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VK55 JKE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK55 JKE, 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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VK55 JKE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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