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MF05 VPJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,831 mi
Last recorded74,831 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,831 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 74,831 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,175 miles

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 62,175 miles

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 57,147 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 57,147 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,795 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)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 53,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 47,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,719 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,528 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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MF05 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF05 VPJ, 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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MF05 VPJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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