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GV55 VSY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,579 mi
Last recorded75,579 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 69,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,800 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 59,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket has rusted away, exhaust is secure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 57,228 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,336 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 47,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 41,272 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 41,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 38,063 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has impact damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,664 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,165 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 26,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,566 miles

front brakes noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,359 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Oct 2008 13,802 miles

near side front wiper split

rear wiper split

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 VSY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

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

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