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AO05 VBG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,601 mi
Last recorded95,601 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 95,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres showing cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 90,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 88,179 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,171 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing age related cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres showing age related cracking/perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,249 miles

both rear tyres showing age related cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,067 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 73,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box clamp (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,117 miles

Both front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,476 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroded outer skin

Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust ststem very corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,118 miles

exhaust ststem very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,986 miles

advised child seat fitted rear seatbelt not checked

advised slight corrosion rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 33,401 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 27,654 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,337 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 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBG, 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 VBG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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