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VA05 BZM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 BZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 95,321 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 95,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,758 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,398 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 55,892 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,611 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,402 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,827 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)

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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VA05 BZM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA05 BZM, 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 VA05 BZM registered?

VA05 BZM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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