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FE55 VZU

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,511 mi
Last recorded50,511 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 50,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 50,510 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Interacts with stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 48,944 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,780 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 46,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose has restricted free movement and fouls body (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,151 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 44,149 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements De-laminated (0.1 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,222 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 41,222 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,027 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box mtg (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,885 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2017 28,752 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 26,953 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,251 miles

bonnet catch sticky

chip in screen

Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,327 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 23,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,854 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,019 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,163 miles

Both front tyres cracking and perishing

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,058 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 11,208 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 VZU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FE55 VZU, 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 FE55 VZU registered?

FE55 VZU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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