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VE55 GHB

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,288 mi
Last recorded60,288 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 60,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 60,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 54,756 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect Front Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Minor Engine Oil Leak Present

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Has Bald Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 54,756 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour All Four Indicators Showing White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2 Support Brackets Broken On Exhaust System (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low O/S/F Front Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam N/S/F Dipped Beam Inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Minor Engine Oil Leak Present

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Suspect Front Brake Pads Getting Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Has Bald Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,855 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Rear silencer strap corroded away

Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,335 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,845 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 33,713 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,017 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 15,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2010 15,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Nov 2009 10,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 16 Oct 2008 5,645 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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VE55 GHB is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VE55 GHB, 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 VE55 GHB registered?

VE55 GHB is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is VE55 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 GHB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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