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VK55 GXY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,081 mi
Last recorded106,081 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,081 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroding but not blowing at this time

Fail 28 Jan 2021 106,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroding but not blowing at this time

Pass 11 Feb 2020 102,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm bush worn and seriously weakened but no dangers

Fail 11 Feb 2020 102,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm bush worn and seriously weakened but no dangers

Pass 27 Dec 2018 95,441 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear + Offside rear Shocker casing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Rear + Offside Rear worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 95,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes worn also play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear + offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear + Offside rear Shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside Rear + Offside Rear worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 79,735 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust leaking slightly

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre (nail in tread)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2017 79,735 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers split and smearing (8.2.2)

coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust leaking slightly

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

offside rear tyre (nail in tread)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,054 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,640 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)

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish

o/s/rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,421 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,139 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 34,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 22,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GXY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXY, 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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VK55 GXY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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