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RF05 VLA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,911 mi
Last recorded80,911 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 VLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 80,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,439 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 71,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 57,999 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 50,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 44,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,828 miles

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin rusting out.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 35,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bump stop missing

Pass 21 May 2012 32,500 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 32,500 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,224 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,491 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,745 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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RF05 VLA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RF05 VLA, 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 RF05 VLA registered?

RF05 VLA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is RF05 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 VLA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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