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VK55 ETR

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

125,453 mi
Last recorded125,453 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ETR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 125,453 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2025 125,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,376 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 119,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 109,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items hanging from mirror [drivers view to remain clear]

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 5 Sep 2023 109,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed items hanging from mirror [drivers view to remain clear]

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,817 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,119 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 90,118 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,674 miles

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

indicator switch worn

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 28 Aug 2020 82,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified at end of test (4.1.2 (a))

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

front [inner ] brake pads appear low ,recommend wheels off inspection

indicator switch worn

offside & nearside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Aug 2019 74,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,700 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2018 61,700 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,135 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,060 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,900 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 15,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2008 12,394 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 ETR is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ETR, 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 VK55 ETR registered?

VK55 ETR is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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