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CK55 VJJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,905 mi
Last recorded56,905 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 56,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,014 miles

NO ENGINE OIL LEVEL STICK

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 22 Mar 2016 47,584 miles

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

Items in boot Backbox corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 47,584 miles

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

Items in boot Backbox corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,101 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Fail 2 Apr 2015 42,101 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer layer deteriorated

offside front tyre inner edge slightly wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,900 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 37,900 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,306 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

both rear tyres are deterioated

Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,261 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer layer corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,858 miles

exhaust corroding

front pads getting down

Pass 2 Feb 2009 14,890 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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CK55 VJJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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