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SP55 VPM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,376 mi
Last recorded89,376 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VPM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 89,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,047 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 87,047 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

eml on

Pass 9 Aug 2023 81,569 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 81,566 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 77,373 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

under car is corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,449 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 73,269 miles

bonnet operating catch faulty

Fail 27 Jul 2020 73,269 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all three (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet operating catch faulty

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2019 70,099 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 70,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,541 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight cut outer sidewall of tyre

Rear both sides bump stops missing

Fail 20 Jul 2018 66,541 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight cut outer sidewall of tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides bump stops missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,743 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch in vehicle broken.hard to open and close (8.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres worn inner edge

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced water in lens affecting pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch in vehicle broken.hard to open and close (8.4.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres worn inner edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 39,107 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 34,985 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 31,467 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 31,467 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,926 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2010 22,752 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,103 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 13,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,570 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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SP55 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SP55 VPM, 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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SP55 VPM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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