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VN05 UEZ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,434 mi
Last recorded96,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 86,574 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear X2 Temporary repairs in tyre

Rear trailing arms corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2018 86,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF slight play in steering rack

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear X2 Temporary repairs in tyre

Rear trailing arms corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,157 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,910 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,305 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 57,305 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 41,388 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 8 May 2012 36,551 miles

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

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)

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

rear silencer bracket corroded

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 23 May 2011 32,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,511 miles

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

offside seat belt

Fail 27 May 2010 28,511 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside seat belt

Pass 12 May 2009 22,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,767 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 UEZ 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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