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VU05 MYZ

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 MYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 104,477 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 104,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensation on the inside of the lens (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle hatch door (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both headlight lenses have slight condensation

center stop light is not working

engine has a slight oil leak

engine managment light is on

o/s/f wiper blade has slight deterioration

Pass 31 Mar 2014 93,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,000 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

adjusterble headlight switch n /w

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,135 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 70,131 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f disc discoloured due to overheating

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,250 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,064 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,751 miles

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

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 MYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MYZ, 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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VU05 MYZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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