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VA05 PFG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,977 mi
Last recorded95,977 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,977 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 95,997 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,211 miles

Rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 76,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,260 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,867 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 36,825 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 36,825 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,592 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,025 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2009 25,025 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 17,993 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 PFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

VA05 PFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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