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WK05 VKU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,992 mi
Last recorded115,992 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 VKU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 115,992 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 112,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f foglight not working

Pass 11 Aug 2017 110,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,847 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,707 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside

Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,438 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2014 86,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre bald on edge

Pass 9 May 2013 74,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 65,537 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 65,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,215 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 46,215 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,906 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 VKU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WK05 VKU, 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 WK05 VKU registered?

WK05 VKU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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