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AO55 VYL

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,654 mi
Last recorded134,654 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,654 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 134,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,125 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2015 110,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,843 miles

EML is on

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML is on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 74,665 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,908 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,504 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,221 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 VYL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

AO55 VYL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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