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VN05 OWR

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,002 mi
Last recorded96,002 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre & Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 93,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 93,206 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust silencer split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 90,890 miles

Both number plate lamp lenses missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,692 miles

Both rear number plate lamp lenses missing

Nearside Rear Seat back loose not affecting seatbelt operation

Pass 9 May 2017 85,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 76,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 68,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,797 miles

185/60HR15

N/S/F tyre splitting around circumference of tread grooves + tread low

O/S/F tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2013 53,325 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 47,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2011 41,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 35,601 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,513 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 OWR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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