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EK55 VGG

2005 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,966 mi
Last recorded98,966 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 98,966 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 98,966 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 109,846 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 109,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 94,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cover missing no white lights showing

headlamp pattern poor

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Fail 25 Apr 2019 94,884 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens cover missing no white lights showing

headlamp pattern poor

windscreen décor in drivers view of the road

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail loose at fixing point (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 91,953 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,952 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 89,314 miles

E.M.L ON

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,761 miles

Nearside Front disc worn with lips

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edge

front ,inner ,pads look low

rear box baffals lose

slight play in rack

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,212 miles

n/s/f pads low

n/s/f tyre just legal

rear box strap in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,531 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 52,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre walls allround perished and cracking.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

tyre walls allround perished and cracking.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,923 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,135 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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EK55 VGG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK55 VGG, 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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EK55 VGG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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