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FV05 VAH

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 VAH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2022 89,350 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,532 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 82,819 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2020 82,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 81,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,874 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,700 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 71,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.44 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.39 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,660 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 63,208 miles

rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,524 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,374 miles

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2013 55,374 miles

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

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

rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,154 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall cracked

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

rear exhust back box corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,528 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,299 miles

nearside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres bulging slightly on outer sidewalls due to scuffing and age

Pass 27 May 2009 38,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,355 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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FV05 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 VAH, 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 FV05 VAH registered?

FV05 VAH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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