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MK55 VEU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,428 mi
Last recorded49,428 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 49,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2026 49,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 47,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 45,945 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,948 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,682 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 41,878 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

front tyres deteriorating[CRACKING]

Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,178 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 Sep 2020 40,175 miles

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,270 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer outer skin

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,297 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,297 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 34,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 32,126 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,843 miles

ex tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,284 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ex tailpipe corroded

osr tyre cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,778 miles

rear silencer (corrosion)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 21,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear silencer (corrosion)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 15,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 9,790 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 VEU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MK55 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

MK55 VEU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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