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VA05 NGV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,119 mi
Last recorded99,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,119 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,588 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 80,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 80,130 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,324 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,290 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Rear 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 box corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2014 52,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 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 box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,614 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,698 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 23,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,267 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 NGV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NGV, 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 NGV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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