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DU05 VMG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,956 mi
Last recorded64,956 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,956 miles

condensation on both headlights

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,400 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,642 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,206 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,113 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin rusty

rear exhaust hanger snaped

Fail 14 Mar 2015 56,113 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

back box outer skin rusty

rear exhaust hanger snaped

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,717 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,107 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,465 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,389 miles

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks in side wall no cords are visable.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,053 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,823 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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DU05 VMG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DU05 VMG, 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 DU05 VMG registered?

DU05 VMG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 VMG safe to buy?

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