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VU05 PFA

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,253 mi
Last recorded89,253 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PFA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 82,505 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 79,198 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,809 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,659 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 62,656 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated/ cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,867 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,325 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,036 miles

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

shallow cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,703 miles

rear wiper blade split at ends

shallow cracks in nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,155 miles

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

rear wiper blade split at end

shallow cracks in sidewalls of nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres

Fail 9 Feb 2010 32,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split at end

shallow cracks in sidewalls of nearside front and rear and offside rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 20,262 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 PFA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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