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VA05 FZC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,038 mi
Last recorded152,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2022 152,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 126,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 121,821 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 121,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,349 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,554 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 97,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 90,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,650 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,065 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,065 miles

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

Rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 6 Jun 2013 74,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

EML on

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)

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

Rear exhaust heavilly corroded

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,236 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and seperating from exhaust box

Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,593 miles

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link

Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar drop link

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,803 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,558 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,336 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 FZC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

VA05 FZC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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