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EO05 VXD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,017 mi
Last recorded83,017 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 VXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,017 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti linkage has slight free play.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery terminal was loose

corrosion around the front and back but not serious

Fail 22 Nov 2022 83,017 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti linkage has slight free play.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery terminal was loose

corrosion around the front and back but not serious

Pass 27 Oct 2021 72,143 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti linkage has slight free play.

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

battery terminal was loose

corrosion around the front and back but not serious

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 69,955 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,034 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front tyres perishing and 2mm on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,745 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,544 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,452 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED OF 1.6MM AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 56,452 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE ABSOLUTE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED OF 1.6MM AND SHOULD BE REPLACED A.S.A.P.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 34,695 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,329 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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EO05 VXD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EO05 VXD, 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 EO05 VXD registered?

EO05 VXD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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