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93,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust system corroded.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (Also rear box corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf & osf (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(frnt inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf & osf (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))
centre box & rear box slightly corroded
sump surface rust
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf & osf (4.4.3 (a))
centre box slightly corroded
oil sump surface rust
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded nsr & osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf & osf (4.4.3 (a))
centre box slightly corroded
oil sump surface rust
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX55 VBB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 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 EX55 VBB, 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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EX55 VBB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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