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VK55 SFJ

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 SFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 99,985 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 98,145 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 95,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 95,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 93,441 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 93,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,557 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 90,557 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 88,019 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,171 miles

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

Offside Front wheel has slight drag on rotation

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

Rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,944 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT DRAG ONO/S/F WHEEL

Rear EXHAUST REAR SUPPORT CORRODED

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,415 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 68,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,713 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,333 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 43,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,766 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 33,610 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door mirror casing damaged sharp edges

Fail 19 May 2009 33,610 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door mirror casing damaged sharp edges

Fail 13 Sep 2008 28,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,968 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 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

VK55 SFJ is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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