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VX05 YOY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,431 mi
Last recorded54,431 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,431 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,170 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,836 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 41,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,247 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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VX05 YOY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VX05 YOY, 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 VX05 YOY registered?

VX05 YOY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is VX05 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 YOY shows 9 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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