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AO55 VXR

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,121 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,843 miles

offside rear tyre perished

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,535 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,010 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 73,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,309 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,490 miles

Not front Tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,729 miles

All four tyres cracked/starting to perish

Exhaust rear silence held up with cable ties

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All four tyres cracked/starting to perish

Exhaust rear silence held up with cable ties

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,290 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,290 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,493 miles

front brake discs worn very thin

Fail 17 Nov 2010 35,863 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,941 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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AO55 VXR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO55 VXR, 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 AO55 VXR registered?

AO55 VXR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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