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VE05 VFM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,838 mi
Last recorded163,838 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 163,838 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,650 miles

Both sill panel corroded

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both side inner sill panel covered,

Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,392 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 72,357 miles

small cut on o/s rear tyre wall no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 71,642 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 71,191 miles

keep an eye on o/s rear tyre for wear

slight rustiness noted on brake disc facings

Pass 2 May 2017 69,092 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,511 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 55,441 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 55,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 51,593 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2013 51,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 46,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,246 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 16,804 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 10,568 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 VFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

VE05 VFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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