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VK55 HRD

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,634 mi
Last recorded85,634 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 75,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 67,193 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 62,206 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 61,177 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,323 miles

RADIATOR HAS A SERIOUS WATER LEAK.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,480 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,258 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF WEAK COMMS UNIT

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SILENCER

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front inner brake disc pitted

offside front inner brake disc pitted slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,283 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 HRD is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HRD, 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 HRD is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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