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2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,697 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,059 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,784 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,602 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,485 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,732 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,128 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,543 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,483 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 34,483 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,747 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 VPN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK55 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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