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MV05 VRX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,879 mi
Last recorded71,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 58,251 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded + one mount broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,587 miles

Both o/s tyres perished.

Coolent leak from radiator.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,316 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,181 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 10,503 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 23,352 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 16,950 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 VRX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

MV05 VRX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MV05 VRX safe to buy?

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