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VN05 FFM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,450 mi
Last recorded152,450 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 152,450 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 152,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 148,368 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 148,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,536 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 140,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 135,033 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 124,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 119,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 106,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 94,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,887 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and is just legal

slight amount of blue smoke when checking emissions

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,707 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,707 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,992 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,306 miles

both front + o/s rear tyres worn - on limit

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 37,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,468 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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VN05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VN05 FFM, 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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VN05 FFM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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