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VA05 CZC

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 81,813 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill paint bubbles and surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill paint bubbles and surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,408 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,867 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both are perished/surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 72,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 72,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 70,375 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 70,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Moisture build up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,623 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 67,623 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,907 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,486 miles

Clicking noise when operating brakes coming from inside around servo/master cylinder area, no pay in linkages or splits in mount detected on brake linkage etc

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 62,486 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Clicking noise when operating brakes coming from inside around servo/master cylinder area, no pay in linkages or splits in mount detected on brake linkage etc

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,168 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clicking noise when operating brakes coming from inside around servo/master cylinder area,

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

no pay in linkages or splits in mount detected on brake linkage in car

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clicking noise when operating brakes coming from inside around servo/master cylinder area,

engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable items

no pay in linkages or splits in mount detected on brake linkage in car

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,924 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre brake light not working (connected?)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,139 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,089 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 26,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer skin of backbox corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

outer skin of backbox corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,994 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,994 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

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 CZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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