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VE55 ZVN

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,221 miles

Both sills inner and outer repair covered with underseal

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2023 148,109 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Extremely Corroded, Holed & Fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Extremely Corroded, Holed & Fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Extremely Corroded, Holed & Fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill Extremely Corroded, Holed & Fractured. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 144,427 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,627 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,355 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 132,996 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective support bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,589 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades noisey

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,960 miles

Front exhaust pipe support bracket corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 115,949 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 115,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,253 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 75,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,633 miles

near side rear tyre low in inner and outer edges

off side rear tyre close to legal limit and bold on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,738 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,098 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 ZVN is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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