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VN05 UFS

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,503 mi
Last recorded128,503 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 UFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 128,503 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and backbox very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

clutch bite high

Fail 14 Apr 2023 128,465 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm of jacking point /rear axle beam/and drivers seat anchors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and back box and very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch bite high

Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,444 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 117,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 108,373 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamps cloudy

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,544 miles

2 litres of 10/40 oil used

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tyre also perished 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 99,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 94,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 88,721 miles

n/s screen washer poor .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

Pass 10 May 2016 81,242 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Fail 10 May 2016 81,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding .....

Pass 11 May 2015 74,119 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

Pass 12 May 2014 66,931 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding .......

Pass 8 May 2013 59,356 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 52,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 44,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 35,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 25,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,300 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 UFS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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