MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
front inner brake pads appear low
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
chips and scratches screen
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chips and scratches screen
exhaust system corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips and scratches in screen
exhaust system corroding
offside front flexible brake hose has a cut
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chips and scratches in screen
exhaust system corroding
offside front flexible brake hose has a cut
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
SRS light illuminating
chip in screen
exhaust back box corroding
nearside rear tyre worn to just over 2mm
offside front flexible brake hose has a cut
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SRS light illuminating
chip in screen
exhaust back box corroding
nearside rear tyre worn to just over 2mm
offside front flexible brake hose has a cut
exhaust back box corroded
front tyres worn low!
offside front shock absorber slightly damp
screen chipped
slight free play detected at steering wheel
small cut offside front flexible brake hose
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres wearing, nearside worst
minor cut offside front flexible brake hose
screen chipped
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
front tyres wearing, nearside worst
minor cut offside front flexible brake hose
screen chipped
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VA05 DCV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DCV, 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 DCV registered?
VA05 DCV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2005.
Is VA05 DCV safe to buy?
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