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VN05 MZD

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,663 mi
Last recorded108,663 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 MZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 108,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 108,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,023 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 105,021 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 101,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 98,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 98,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 96,103 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,139 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 94,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 91,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,967 miles

Offside Rear Perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 85,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 81,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,769 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 62,738 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,707 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,299 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 39,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,306 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight feathering to both rear tyres

various light scuffs and scratches

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 MZD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MZD, 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 VN05 MZD registered?

VN05 MZD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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