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NA55 VKS

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,437 mi
Last recorded106,437 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 VKS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 106,437 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 106,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust back box brackets broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Sep 2014 84,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,910 miles

Back box bracket broken

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper split

Fail 19 Sep 2013 70,908 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Back box bracket broken

Back box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside wiper split

Rear pads appear low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 64,590 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,316 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 57,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,307 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,720 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,720 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NA55 VKS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA55 VKS, 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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NA55 VKS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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