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SO05 VNM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,354 mi
Last recorded112,354 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 112,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock-absorber corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear underside corroded

catylst heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,205 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear outer sills corroded

catylst heat shield loose

oil leak/s

Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear outer sills corroded

catylst heat shield loose

oil leak/s

Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,727 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

catylst exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 83,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,957 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front inner arches loose

Fail 23 Jul 2015 80,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front inner arches loose

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,153 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 68,018 miles

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2012 58,364 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 58,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

advise nsr tyre low 2mm

wear and corrosion front disks and pads

Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,773 miles

advise nsr tyre low 2mm

wear and corrosion front disks and pads

Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 34,946 miles

advise nearside front tyre has side wall damage.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,345 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 28,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,838 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 VNM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNM, 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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SO05 VNM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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