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VE05 FAM

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,506 mi
Last recorded105,506 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 FAM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,506 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,429 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 78,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,068 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 67,011 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 46,481 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,743 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 29,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,005 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 21,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,769 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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VE05 FAM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE05 FAM, 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 VE05 FAM registered?

VE05 FAM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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