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PF05 VTO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,360 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 116,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 116,083 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,557 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 115,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,049 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 110,532 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 100,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,815 miles

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

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

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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PF05 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PF05 VTO, 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 PF05 VTO registered?

PF05 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for PF05 VTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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