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VA05 CYX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,520 mi
Last recorded96,520 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,654 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 24 Feb 2016 80,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,518 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,898 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 19,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,176 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,838 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 CYX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

VA05 CYX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is VA05 CYX safe to buy?

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