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PF05 VUA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,134 mi
Last recorded85,134 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 80,638 miles

Bonnet release arm missing/broken for catch

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure Outer lens cover missing/light unit insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 74,608 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,503 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,503 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 49,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,242 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,281 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres perishing

both wipers starting to smear

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,679 miles

exhaust corroding/rear box heavily corroded

front discs corroding

n/s/f brake slightly binding

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

tested in wet

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,792 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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PF05 VUA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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