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VK55 WDG

2005 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,881 mi
Last recorded64,881 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,881 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 64,881 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,178 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 61,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear light unit cover's missing

Centre box pin holed and rear box corroded

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and starting to wear uneven on tread's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,842 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cover missing

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cover missing

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 57,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light unit cover missing but works ok

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cover missing but all work ok

Rear exhaust box deteriorated outer skin

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,598 miles

Front wiper blades getting weak

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,004 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

both front headlamps glass deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,305 miles

slight play in the nearside+offside front anti roll bar link arms

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,225 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 38,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,120 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 33,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,062 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 WDG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?

VK55 WDG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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