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MK55 VFG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

67,364 mi
Last recorded67,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VFG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,364 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 66,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 66,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,154 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 65,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 61,430 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,430 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 59,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 59,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,561 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 49,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,845 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 36,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 32,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet pull handle loose

damage to o/s/r arch

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet pull handle loose

damage to o/s/r arch

Pass 4 Oct 2012 28,572 miles

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)

bonnet release handle loose

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,736 miles

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

all 4 tyres deteriorating

child seat in n/s/r

damage to o/s/r door and arch

Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 16,429 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 10,156 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 10,156 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VFG, 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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MK55 VFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2005.

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