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SV05 MVA

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,399 mi
Last recorded43,399 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 MVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,399 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 43,377 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,157 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,514 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 28,386 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,226 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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SV05 MVA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV05 MVA, 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 SV05 MVA registered?

SV05 MVA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SV05 MVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 MVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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