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MV05 VPX

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,993 mi
Last recorded62,993 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 62,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, suspension components and exhaust skins corroded but not excessive.

Pass 19 Jun 2025 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear exhaust outer skin seperating

Fail 19 Jun 2025 58,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear exhaust outer skin seperating

Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Incorrect coil spring fitted

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Coil spring corroded slight corrosion , both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 48,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 40,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,958 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 39,566 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 38,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 38,235 miles

MINOR LEAK OF GASES IN CENTRE BOX OF EXHAUST

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 37,440 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 37,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,410 miles

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,410 miles

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

n/s/f tyre and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,022 miles

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,022 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 33,678 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 31,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,310 miles

near side rear tyre has cracks in sidewall and will soon need attention

Pass 11 May 2011 26,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,866 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 21,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,703 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 VPX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

MV05 VPX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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