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VN55 XVV

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

791,194 mi
Last recorded791,194 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 791,194 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 791,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,268 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,268 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,526 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,594 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

nearside front mudflap insecure

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,323 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,497 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XVV is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVV, 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 XVV registered?

VN55 XVV is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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