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VU55 PZB

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,293 mi
Last recorded63,293 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 PZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,293 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2016 63,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,251 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs faded

exaust rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 55,132 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust back box corroded outer layer

Fail 19 Feb 2013 50,565 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust back box corroded outer layer

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,565 miles

exhaust back box corroded outer layer

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,680 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,855 miles

oil leak (filter housing)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,306 miles

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

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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VU55 PZB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU55 PZB, 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 VU55 PZB registered?

VU55 PZB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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