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VA05 TXV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,205 mi
Last recorded85,205 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 TXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 85,205 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 75,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,053 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 52,845 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,069 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 42,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 38,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,707 miles

front brake disc,s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 24,881 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 20,220 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

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 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

VA05 TXV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is VA05 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 TXV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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