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VN05 MZF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 86,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 85,216 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 81,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 74,015 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 67,496 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 67,260 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 61,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 56,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,732 miles

Silencer weak

Fail 11 May 2011 42,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Silencer weak

Pass 12 May 2010 34,895 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 26,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 26,857 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,320 miles

front wiper blades split on edges but still clear the screen

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 MZF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN05 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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