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VN55 ENM

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,154 mi
Last recorded34,154 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 34,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 31,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fouling vehicle when front is raised .

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 29,975 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 27,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2020 27,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,425 miles

Bonner pull requires attention soon

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside,requires attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 25,425 miles

Bonner pull requires attention soon

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside,requires attention soon (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) s ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn to 2 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,484 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 22,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 21,236 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2015 20,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 16,892 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 5,300 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 5,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 1,391 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 ENM is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ENM, 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 VN55 ENM registered?

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

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