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VA05 FZE

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 86,539 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 83,814 miles

Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles.

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

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

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

Slight play in inner rack area.

engine management light on.

oil Leak from engine.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 83,812 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment Offside top bearing seized. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Different size tyres fitted on front and rear axles.

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

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

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

Slight play in inner rack area.

engine management light on.

oil Leak from engine.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,754 miles

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

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

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

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

both front strut top bearings stiff

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,119 miles

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

both strut top bearings stiff

manage ment light on

Fail 8 Aug 2014 72,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both strut top bearings stiff

manage ment light on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,280 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2012 53,568 miles

Rear exhaust silencer - Outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,455 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,352 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 18,650 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 FZE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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