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GV55 VGL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 81,885 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,222 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive also compression leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 78,185 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive also compression leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,172 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 74,161 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Full Length (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 75,995 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board suspected injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 70,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 66,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,228 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 61,298 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 60,542 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 60,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 59,877 miles

Front BRAKE DISC,S ARE VERY RUSTY ON INNER PAD AREA

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 27 Oct 2017 59,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front BRAKE DISC,S ARE VERY RUSTY ON INNER PAD AREA

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 59,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,627 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,393 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,017 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 43,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,106 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VGL 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 68%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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