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SO05 VMV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 82,759 miles

both outer inner rear sill welded andunder sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,756 miles

suspension components corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 82,753 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,752 miles

vehicle underside/suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 81,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,434 miles

suspension parts rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 75,265 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,065 miles

Offside Rear brake hoses ferreuls rusting

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,974 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,756 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,756 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,285 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system starting to detoriate

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,370 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system starting to detoriate

Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,817 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,455 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 31,062 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,062 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 21,812 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 15 Jul 2008 21,812 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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SO05 VMV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SO05 VMV, 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 SO05 VMV registered?

SO05 VMV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for SO05 VMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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