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MV05 VOM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,839 mi
Last recorded52,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VOM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,507 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 45,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 44,530 miles

Rear Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2016 43,232 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,935 miles

Advise exhaust system showing signs of fatigue

Advise water in o/s/r lamp assembly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,668 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres badly cracked in shoulders.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,668 miles

advise both rear tyres badly cracked in shoulders.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 33,528 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2013 33,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2012 29,101 miles

both front tyres wearing

rear exh box corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2012 29,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing

rear exh box corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,136 miles

advise all tyres treads low

advise rear exhaust bnox showing signs of fatigue

Fail 10 Feb 2010 17,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

hand brake lever graunchy in operation

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hand brake lever graunchy in operation

Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 8,222 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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MV05 VOM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MV05 VOM, 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 MV05 VOM registered?

MV05 VOM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 VOM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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