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CK55 VDG

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 97,383 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 94,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,701 miles

slight oil leaks

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,019 miles

slight oi leaks

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,139 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,343 miles

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

Off side rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 80,342 miles

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

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

Off side rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,406 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 76,406 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,007 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,007 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,198 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 58,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2011

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,045 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,331 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 42,331 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 30,160 miles

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)

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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CK55 VDG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK55 VDG, 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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CK55 VDG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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