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MK55 VEO

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,193 mi
Last recorded55,193 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 55,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2026 55,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Apr 2025 49,921 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 44,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 44,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,386 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 36,264 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,874 miles

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 22 Aug 2018 35,155 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,159 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 34,159 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,101 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,957 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,957 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,676 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 18,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,438 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 14,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,884 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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MK55 VEO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK55 VEO, 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 MK55 VEO registered?

MK55 VEO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is MK55 VEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 VEO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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