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VA05 MVK

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,199 mi
Last recorded169,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 169,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 159,633 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside inner rear sills corroded not resulting in holes

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 159,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill corroded resulting in holes (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside inner rear sills corroded not resulting in holes

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 149,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,576 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 121,405 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 112,490 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 105,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,044 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 91,471 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 91,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,647 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 78,790 miles

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

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)

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

comms / indicator switch worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 76,088 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 76,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

wet condition

Fail 16 Jul 2011 64,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

wet condition

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,635 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 53,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 36,641 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 36,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 MVK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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