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VN54 ZFC

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,138 mi
Last recorded83,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,138 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,137 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,418 miles

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2017 75,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

n/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2016 69,863 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

n/s/ headlamp misted

o/s/f inner wing trim damaged & insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2015 65,134 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 65,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,322 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 53,384 miles

Exhaust back box poor

Spare tyre has low pressure

Fail 27 Nov 2013 53,384 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box poor

Spare tyre has low pressure

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,081 miles

Back box outer skin poor condition

Damage to front gril

Front bumper poorly secured

Offside front wheel arch has signs of scrubbing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 52,081 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Back box outer skin poor condition

Damage to front gril

Front bumper poorly secured

Offside front wheel arch has signs of scrubbing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 16,064 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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VN54 ZFC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN54 ZFC, 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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VN54 ZFC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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