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VN55 LHG

2005 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,933 mi
Last recorded96,933 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 LHG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 96,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 92,602 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 86,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 81,447 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,612 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 65,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,444 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 58,444 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,681 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 43,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake travel slightly high.

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 LHG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN55 LHG, 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 LHG registered?

VN55 LHG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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