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WK05 VHX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

128,226 mi
Last recorded128,226 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VHX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 128,226 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 128,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 Mar 2020 126,246 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 126,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 123,932 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 123,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 123,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint ( area both side of joint ) corroded / leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front discs badly worn

Nearside headlamp bad water ingress

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 121,732 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,759 miles

discs rusty / windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2016 113,513 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 113,513 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 108,759 miles

auxillary belt tensioner noisy ??

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

auxillary belt tensioner noisy ??

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,512 miles

CONDENSATION IN L/H HEADLAMP

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L/H AND R/H FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

R/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY POOR EFECTIVENESS

Fail 27 Mar 2014 95,512 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

CONDENSATION IN L/H HEADLAMP

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

L/H AND R/H FRONT BRAKE DISCS POOR

R/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY POOR EFECTIVENESS

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,465 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers door checkstrap not working

exhaust backbox hanger braket is loose

exhaust backbox has detireated

front bumper is loose but not insurcure

vehicle is wet underside

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

drivers door checkstrap not working

exhaust backbox hanger braket is loose

exhaust backbox has detireated

front bumper is loose but not insurcure

vehicle is wet underside

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,375 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 55,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,830 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,416 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 38,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,239 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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WK05 VHX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WK05 VHX, 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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WK05 VHX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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