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VD05 LEA

2017 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,859 mi
Last recorded65,859 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Citroen C336,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVD05 LEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,859 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,119 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 56,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar moved from central position due to failure of bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe and rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 36,183 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2023 36,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 25,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,947 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 9,719 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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VD05 LEA is a 2017 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 36,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VD05 LEA, 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 9 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VD05 LEA registered?

VD05 LEA is a 2017 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is VD05 LEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VD05 LEA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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