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VU05 MZW

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,908 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 21 May 2014 48,409 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Fail 21 May 2014 48,409 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

front brake pads worn low and discs lipped and corroded on edges

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 May 2013 39,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

high level brake light not working.

Pass 16 May 2012 37,051 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,873 miles

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

both rear tyre outer walls cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,924 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,974 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 MZW is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

VU05 MZW is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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