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VK55 JHY

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,071 mi
Last recorded59,071 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 59,071 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 58,625 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,994 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened much more worn than the off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,799 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,270 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,270 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,529 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,253 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,253 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,715 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,846 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 41,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,459 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,778 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 JHY is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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