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VK55 GXS

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,869 mi
Last recorded88,869 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,869 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 88,869 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 78,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 75,380 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 72,277 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,842 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,384 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,384 miles

Both rear bump stop rubbers missing

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

shallow cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

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 GXS is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

VK55 GXS is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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