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VN55 AKF

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,540 mi
Last recorded74,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 AKF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2023 74,540 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting bracket damaged

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 70,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 70,556 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,316 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 68,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,420 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,893 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

coolant below minimum

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,899 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,599 miles

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 42,689 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 42,684 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 38,866 miles

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,980 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 8 Sep 2008 21,292 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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VN55 AKF is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN55 AKF, 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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VN55 AKF is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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