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SA05 VZV

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,998 mi
Last recorded14,998 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OS/NS covers on sills

OSF/NSF cross member corroded

OSR/NSR covers wheel arch

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 14,248 miles

rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 12 Apr 2010 14,243 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise both front wiper blades

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 7,289 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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SA05 VZV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SA05 VZV, 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 SA05 VZV registered?

SA05 VZV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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