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MM05 VZA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,075 mi
Last recorded63,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 VZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 57,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 53,622 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 50,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,061 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,678 miles

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

nearside wiper split on ends

offside wiper split on ends

Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside wiper split on ends

offside wiper split on ends

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 21,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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MM05 VZA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MM05 VZA, 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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MM05 VZA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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