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VK55 ETJ

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,614 mi
Last recorded70,614 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ETJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,614 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 65,814 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 63,595 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 61,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,646 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 59,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 53,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,212 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,440 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,174 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,965 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,100 miles

rear tyres outer side walls perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 19,533 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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VK55 ETJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red 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 VK55 ETJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK55 ETJ registered?

VK55 ETJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VK55 ETJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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