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VU05 JTV

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,027 mi
Last recorded123,027 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 JTV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 123,027 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 118,836 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 118,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 114,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top strut mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 100,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 100,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,350 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower accident damage to outer cill

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Upper both sides bump stops missing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking pipe or brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower accident damage to outer cill

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Upper both sides bump stops missing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,665 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,664 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,142 miles

Underside Dirty

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,033 miles

nearside head light slighty damp inside

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp is damp inside but not reducing light output

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inside edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,091 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlamp is damp inside but not reducing light output

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,011 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 59,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 51,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 432,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,451 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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VU05 JTV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

VU05 JTV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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