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VN55 LHC

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 116,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 114,746 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens is becoming clouded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 114,746 miles

Coolant leak Slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens is becoming clouded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oily. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 111,765 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Fail 12 Sep 2024 111,765 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing thin 2.mm

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,685 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,606 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,017 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,897 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 83,772 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,887 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 75,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 67,507 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2015 54,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 43,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,283 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,137 miles

rear tyres perishing/rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,887 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,161 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 LHC is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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