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FE55 VZK

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

54,018 mi
Last recorded54,018 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 54,018 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 54,018 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 52,334 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and loose

Fail 31 Mar 2020 52,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and loose

Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2019 45,828 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,956 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,924 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 40,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 38,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 35,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,574 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,524 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 19,801 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 19,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 15,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 15,711 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,708 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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FE55 VZK is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 FE55 VZK, 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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FE55 VZK is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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