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VK55 ETU

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,420 mi
Last recorded75,420 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ETU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads look low

rear wheelberings rough at very early stage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,198 miles

exhaust corroded

inner surface ,of front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

inner surface ,of front brake discs corroded

play in nearside anti rollbar link

Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,521 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,982 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,919 miles

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

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

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 ETU is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

VK55 ETU is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is VK55 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 ETU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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