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VA05 CBO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,646 mi
Last recorded63,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 63,646 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,572 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule becoming moderate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule becoming moderate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre pipe heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 50,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 46,455 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

rear wash wipe switch broken

Fail 2 Aug 2019 46,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake failed during test (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi hose ferrules corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

rear wash wipe switch broken

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,418 miles

Both rear tyres perished getting nsr close to 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 41,418 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres perished getting nsr close to 1.6mm.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 36,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brakes slight drag

Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 20,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2014 20,440 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,340 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 13,612 miles

Both rear wheel bearings sound dry of grease...Nail in o/s/r tyre...

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 10,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 6,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 5,440 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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VA05 CBO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CBO, 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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VA05 CBO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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