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VU05 PFE

2005 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,535 mi
Last recorded64,535 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 PFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 64,535 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 61,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 52,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 41,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,164 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 41,164 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,265 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 38,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 35,988 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 31,381 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Feb 2011 31,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,462 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 PFE is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 PFE registered?

VU05 PFE is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for VU05 PFE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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