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VA05 MVH

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,379 mi
Last recorded118,379 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,902 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 Oct 2014 99,902 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 31 Oct 2014 99,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,568 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,725 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 2 Sep 2011 66,856 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Centre stop light not working

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,856 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Centre stop light not working

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,470 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,888 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,888 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,355 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 MVH 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 69.2%.

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 MVH, 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 MVH registered?

VA05 MVH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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