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EK55 VGY

2005 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,246 mi
Last recorded142,246 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 142,246 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 142,246 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 140,293 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 140,268 miles

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

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 137,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 134,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,448 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,448 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,014 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 102,582 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 102,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,469 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 79,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 70,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,666 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front 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 exhaust box bracket rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,862 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 16,030 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,564 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 VGY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK55 VGY, 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 EK55 VGY registered?

EK55 VGY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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