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VA05 MVS

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,976 mi
Last recorded57,976 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,976 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 52,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 44,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,950 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 37,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 36,314 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 35,870 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight smear on front wipers

Fail 27 Sep 2013 33,706 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,706 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,498 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 32,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,527 miles

front brake discs coreded on inner face

Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs coreded on inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2010 26,061 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 26,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ends of front wiper blades spliting

Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,745 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,235 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 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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