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VK54 ODY

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,836 mi
Last recorded48,836 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 ODY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 48,836 miles

All tyres perished

Fail 27 Mar 2026 48,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

all tyres in very poor perished condition

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2025 48,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 47,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 47,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,947 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 45,868 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,661 miles

rear section of exhaust very corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,440 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,049 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 39,991 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,730 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,788 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 33,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,570 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 24,688 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 16,105 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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VK54 ODY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VK54 ODY, 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 VK54 ODY registered?

VK54 ODY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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