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GV55 VEX

2005 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,646 mi
Last recorded102,646 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 102,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 102,646 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Also has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements just met

Parking brake has excessive travel but has reserve

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,370 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water in headlamp and outer lens misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 99,388 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked in sidewalls and tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From nearside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,443 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 27 Oct 2017 97,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water on inside of lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear very slight brake bind

Pass 2 Nov 2015 93,915 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,915 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,328 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,516 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,338 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,115 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to zero on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to zero on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to zero on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 60,310 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 60,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,801 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 12 Dec 2009 47,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 13 Dec 2008 35,819 miles

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

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

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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GV55 VEX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GV55 VEX, 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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GV55 VEX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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