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DV05 VFW

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,159 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 84,083 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,957 miles

Oil Leak

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 77,896 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All Four Corners (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,644 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 2 Aug 2016 74,644 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,963 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,208 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads close to wear limit

n/s door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,981 miles

n/s door mirror repair with tape

Pass 24 Jun 2012 50,209 miles

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front suspension top mount feels rough slightly

Suspension component bsuhes and dust covers worn

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,573 miles

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn close too limit ????

Pass 10 May 2010 32,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 19,594 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 19,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,555 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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DV05 VFW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 VFW, 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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DV05 VFW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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