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ST05 VJO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 VJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drive belt noisy slight cracking tensioner possible worn pulley

exhaust leaking deteriorated outer skin peeling and hanger bracket broken off

front tyres worn more on edges

nearside rear brake cylinder coming off centre to brake shoes

possible proplem with power steering always wants to turn right and feels lighter

rear brake flex hoses retaining clips corroded away

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper torn

some corrosion starting on offside sill

sump corroded

timing belt possible required

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,254 miles

exhaust system deteriorated slight leak at tail pipe

power steering possible fault wants to turn to right

slight movement lift in offside end of steering rack

some corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

sump rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system deteriorated slight leak at tail pipe

power steering possible fault wants to turn to right

slight lift in steering rack between gears

some corrosion on inner faces front brake discs

sump rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,522 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion on inner face offside front brake disc

exhaust tail pipe and middle pipe deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall (just legal)

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,038 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

nearside front tyre badly damaged on sidewall (just legal)

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,256 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 41,498 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

both rear suspension bump stops missing

corrosion at bottom of radiator and signs of slight leak

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,838 miles

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

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

alt belt starting to crack slightly

corrosion on exhaust

o/s/r seatbelt worn

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 May 2008 23,858 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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ST05 VJO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST05 VJO, 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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ST05 VJO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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