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MW05 VVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,681 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 91,681 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 87,236 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 87,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 81,953 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 81,140 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 79,845 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 78,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 74,645 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,355 miles

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

engine light on!!

Fail 13 Oct 2015 61,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on!!

Fail 16 Oct 2014 52,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,533 miles

exhuarst deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,697 miles

rear box deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,477 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,359 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,417 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,544 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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MW05 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MW05 VVJ, 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 MW05 VVJ registered?

MW05 VVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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