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VO05 DAU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 DAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 76,838 miles

Front Registration plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,462 miles

crack in front number plate

nearside front indicator faded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,461 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,821 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

front brake pads wearing low

front no plate cracked

oil leak

os headlamp condensated

Fail 17 Sep 2016 64,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to undercarriage, chassis & components

front brake pads wearing low

front no plate cracked

oil leak

os headlamp condensated

Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,306 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front headlight condensated

both rear tyres perishing

child seat fitted to nearside rear limiting inspection

cracks in front number pkate

exhaust corroded , heavy in places especially rear box

Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,131 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,496 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 42,495 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,379 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,141 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2008 16,179 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 16,179 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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VO05 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO05 DAU, 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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VO05 DAU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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