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AV05 VGD

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,517 mi
Last recorded73,517 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,181 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,151 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 60,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 59,713 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 59,366 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 58,040 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 55,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,175 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,297 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,210 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,451 miles

o/s/r tyre is slightly perished

Fail 20 Jun 2011 34,451 miles

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

rear tyres are perished

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,770 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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AV05 VGD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV05 VGD, 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 AV05 VGD registered?

AV05 VGD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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