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GV55 VSX

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,789 mi
Last recorded48,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 48,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 48,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 44,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 42,141 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 40,527 miles

Both nearside & offside front hub assemblies corroded

Both nearside & offside rear lower arms corroded

Fail 24 May 2021 40,527 miles

Both nearside & offside front hub assemblies corroded

Both nearside & offside rear lower arms corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2020 39,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 38,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,080 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 35,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,201 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,801 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 28,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 18,637 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,691 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,572 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,572 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,232 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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GV55 VSX is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV55 VSX, 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 GV55 VSX registered?

GV55 VSX is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is GV55 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 VSX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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