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VA05 DBV

2005 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,704 mi
Last recorded47,704 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,931 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,063 miles

o/s front tyre badly perished [2008 date stamp]

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,477 miles

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED/CRACKING [2008 DATE STAMP]

Fail 11 Aug 2014 42,477 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F TYRE PERISHED/CRACKING [2008 DATE STAMP]

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,645 miles

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

both rear tyres badly perished/cracking [2005 date stamp]

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,328 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,111 miles

both rear tyres badly castillated on inner edge.[date stamp 11th week 2005]

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,961 miles

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Jul 2009 30,140 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,878 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 DBV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DBV, 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 DBV registered?

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

Is VA05 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 DBV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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