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VK55 YJF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,788 mi
Last recorded89,788 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 89,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration lamp lens missing

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 82,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration lamp lens missing

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 81,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 79,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 79,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 77,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 75,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads not visible through wheel trims

Offside registration plate lamp lens missing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,621 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,621 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,776 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,524 miles

offside number plate light lens missing

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,328 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded inside face

offside no. plate lamp lens missing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 50,328 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

front brake discs slightly corroded inside face

offside no. plate lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,138 miles

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

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

offside no.plate lamp lens missing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,909 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on centre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,113 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 33,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 33,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,773 miles

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

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 YJF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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