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AO05 VBD

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,828 mi
Last recorded61,828 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 61,825 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,390 miles

exhaust slightly worn

offside rear arch slightly damage

Fail 19 Sep 2018 52,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust slightly worn

offside rear arch slightly damage

Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,349 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 47,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 40,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 38,288 miles

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

wipers smeer

Fail 28 Apr 2014 38,288 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

wipers smeer

Pass 2 May 2013 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 33,485 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,937 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked + perrished

Pass 12 May 2010 28,179 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,209 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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AO05 VBD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AO05 VBD, 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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AO05 VBD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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