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VA05 CYU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,777 mi
Last recorded65,777 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 65,777 miles

Both front wipers badly smear SP24 SP18

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension strut top mount bearing is notchy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Fail 22 May 2020 65,777 miles

Both front wipers badly smear SP24 SP18

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension strut top mount bearing is notchy

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,041 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears to be repairable ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,041 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin suspect diesel injector seal/s (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre appears to be repairable ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,556 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished and cracked

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine has oil leaks

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brakes are binding

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, slightly (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,668 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,668 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel injector/s seal/s (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre is aged (2006), perished and cracking

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,425 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 60,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 55,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,768 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)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 46,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 34,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 CYU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CYU, 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 CYU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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