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VE05 MWX

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,104 mi
Last recorded73,104 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 MWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,104 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 49,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 49,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 24,939 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MWX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE05 MWX registered?

VE05 MWX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is VE05 MWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 MWX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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