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VU05 HUH

2005 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 HUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 40,520 miles

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight oil leak dripping off of air com compressor

Fail 13 Apr 2019 40,520 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

side wall damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

slight oil leak dripping off of air com compressor

Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,273 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 34,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,514 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,514 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 25,082 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,523 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,393 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,965 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 2,660 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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VU05 HUH is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VU05 HUH, 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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What year was VU05 HUH registered?

VU05 HUH is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 HUH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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