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EY05 VSP

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 VSP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S/F,O/S/F,O/S/R,N/S Repeater & O/S Repeater. (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer c.v gaiter has slight seepage

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,091 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,222 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,384 miles

Rear exhaust tailpipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 48,459 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan noisy

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cooling fan noisy

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,218 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,687 miles

offside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,959 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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EY05 VSP is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EY05 VSP, 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 EY05 VSP registered?

EY05 VSP is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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