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VK55 JNL

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,894 mi
Last recorded42,894 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 42,894 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 41,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 41,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 41,479 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,908 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 38,104 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 38,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,032 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,760 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 33,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,791 miles

rear silencer heavily corroded

some corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 26 Sep 2014 31,791 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer heavily corroded

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 26 Sep 2013 30,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded bad

Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,248 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 24,154 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,333 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,535 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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