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AO05 VBN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 50,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,162 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 49,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 46,449 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,293 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,179 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,891 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 15,490 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 VBN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBN, 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 AO05 VBN registered?

AO05 VBN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is AO05 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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