MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front 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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn from inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
foot brake travel slightly long
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter not fully secure (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
foot brake travel slightly long
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak small from engine ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear bump stops missing.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
1.Both rear bump stops missing. 2.O/S/F Tyre worn on outside edges. 3.Slight condensation in o/s/f headlamp.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
1.Both rear bump stops missing. 2.O/S/F Tyre worn on outside edges. 3.Slight condensation in o/s/f headlamp.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres wearing low.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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VK55 SGO 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 69.6%.
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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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