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VE55 ZVM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,390 mi
Last recorded58,390 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 58,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2019 54,715 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,274 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2018 48,274 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,359 miles

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

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

Offside head lamp image deteriorating

high level brake light in opperative

Pass 15 Dec 2016 23,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 23,056 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 23,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessive deterioration of outer shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

All tyres appear to be under inflated.

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

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated on outer shoulder and sidewall.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,019 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres badly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 20,715 miles

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

n/s/r,o/s/r and o/s/f tyre's perished (asap)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,904 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,721 miles

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Dec 2011 16,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2010 6,241 miles

high level stop inoperative

n/s front tyre split on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2010 6,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop inoperative

n/s front tyre split on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 12,001 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,283 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Fail 1 Dec 2008 9,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

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 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZVM, 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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VE55 ZVM is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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