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VU55 RBZ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,797 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST BOX & OUTER SKIN RUSTY

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMPS, GLASS DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT BLOW EXHAUST BOX & OUTER SKIN RUSTY

SLIGHT DRAG N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,646 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 69,382 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 69,380 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 60,090 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,010 miles

noise on engine

oil on min

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Aug 2013 49,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise on engine

oil on min

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 34,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 1,784 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 3,471 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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VU55 RBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RBZ, 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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VU55 RBZ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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