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CK55 VTO

2005 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,145 mi
Last recorded100,145 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 VTO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 100,145 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front top kits creaking

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,835 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2018 91,903 miles

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

nearside rear tyre rubbing on plastic trim

Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,873 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre rubbing on plastic trim

Pass 22 Sep 2017 88,068 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 88,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,385 miles

condensation in headlights

front exhaust possible blowing ?

Pass 24 Aug 2015 66,012 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,969 miles

Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2014 55,323 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2 mm

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,405 miles

nearside front tyre on 2 mm

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,621 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,296 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 16,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2009 13,153 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2008 9,966 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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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