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NL55 VNT

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,707 mi
Last recorded88,707 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VNT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 88,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 84,010 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 84,010 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 73,222 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 73,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,117 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,848 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 62,696 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,382 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 53,378 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,049 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 43,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 38,419 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 38,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,443 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,060 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,060 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,834 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 21,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,377 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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NL55 VNT is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL55 VNT, 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 NL55 VNT registered?

NL55 VNT is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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