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VN05 OVJ

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,664 mi
Last recorded125,664 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 125,664 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 108,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,761 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,761 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,061 miles

rear centre stop lamp inop

Pass 21 Feb 2013 73,115 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 73,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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 16 Feb 2012 61,447 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 61,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner wheel arche cover broken

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,546 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,935 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,122 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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VN05 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

VN05 OVJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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