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MV05 VPM

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,711 mi
Last recorded22,711 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 22,711 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

bonnet stay lever slightly insecure

o/s/f under wing covers missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,737 miles

front wipers slightly worn

lighting stalk faulty

n/s/f tyre flat

Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,737 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers slightly worn

lighting stalk faulty

n/s/f tyre flat

Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,541 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 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 MV05 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

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

Is MV05 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 VPM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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