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CK55 VDM

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,455 mi
Last recorded52,455 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,455 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 52,451 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,247 miles

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2021 49,992 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,945 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 49,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 49,406 miles

Corrosion on Rear Axle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,795 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 48,793 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,379 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 43,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,039 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,036 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,258 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 37,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,699 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,697 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 31,918 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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 VDM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VDM, 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 CK55 VDM registered?

CK55 VDM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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