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VE55 GHV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 GHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,791 miles

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

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

engine misfire on idle

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine misfire on idle

Pass 23 Nov 2016 81,683 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel injector seal leaking exhaust gas(chuffing)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel injector seal leaking exhaust gas(chuffing)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,202 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,483 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 65,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,957 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,957 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 51,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,034 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,936 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,699 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,949 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 GHV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VE55 GHV, 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 GHV registered?

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

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